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A multipurpose hall will be built and the library expanded at Horizon Christian School, with the school expecting to receive a $2 million grant. The funding is part of Federal government’s Building the Education Revolution program. School principal, Mike Clisby, said the multipurpose hall would provide a gymnasium and a venue for expanding the reception to year 12 physical education curriculum. It will also help strengthen the school’s performing arts curriculum with dedicated spaces for drama and music performances. “These grants provide us with wonderful opportunities to strengthen our education facilities,” Mr Clisby said. “The timing is great. We are establishing new classes at year two and year nine to accommodate students on our waiting lists.” In addition to the $2 million, the school plans to apply for funding for a language centre to support the delivery of German. Further grant of up to $150,000 School Pride funding will go towards expanding the design and technology facilities, signage, car parking and streetscape development. It was hoped projects could start this year.
Police guard the vehicle allegedly used by accused man Demal Behari during his rampage through Snowtown last Wednesday.
Ben, the canine victim of crime will head home His face appeared in newspapers and on televisions across the state as he waited for his owner to return to the home-made caravan at Snowtown caravan park last Wednesday. Now, Ben the dog will be returned to his previous owner at Coober Pedy, following the arrest of Demal Behari last Wednesday for four counts of alleged attempted murder. Unaware of what had gone on around him, while tethered to the caravan, Ben simply wanted to play as police stood guard. When the team from the Plains Producer saw him tied up, editor Terry Williams contacted Wakefield
Regional Council (WRC) to arrange for his care. He was taken by the Producer to the WRC pound, where he has been cared for since his arrival last Wednesday evening. Fortunately, the news for Ben is good, with council tracking down his previous owner, Donald Watson, through his Coober Pedy registration. Council’s general inspector, Gary Tezacker, said the pensioner was keen to get his dog back. Mr Watson was looking for a way to transport Ben back to Coober Pedy so the pair could be reunited. n The Snowtown rampage – Page 14
Community’s thoughts with the injured Snowtown Community Management Committee chair Paul McCormack said the community’s thoughts were with the victims of Wednesday’s attack. “We are so sorry for the victims and our thoughts are with them,” Mr McCormack said. “All of us in Snowtown are just so sad for them.” He described it as an “unfortunate
coincidence” that Snowtown was again involved in such tragic circumstances. Mr McCormack was among those who attended a wind farm meeting at the hotel on Wednesday afternoon, which was falsely reported by some media outlets as being a meeting organised in response to the man’s rampage. At 2.15pm when the meeting began, Mr McCormack said there were people
in town who were still scared, unaware the offender had been apprehended. “There was a real anxiousness in the main street,” he said. In the wake of last Wednesday’s incident, Geoff Brock, the Member for Frome (of which Snowtown is central) reflected on the Snowtown he knows and loves. n Continued Page 2. n Kids just want fun – Page 13
The Snowtown WE know v the Snowtown THEY know – Pages 14 & 15
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NEWS v District
Snowtown, please don’t ‘put up the shutters’
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RIVING to Snowtown last week with reporter Lauren Parker to cover the mayhem of a man on a violent rampage, I remarked to Lauren about the impact this would have on the town. All the old wounds again were about to open. Prophetic words, but one didn’t need to be Einstein to work out what would happen when the mainstream media got its teeth into the story. Next day, the Tiser led with the incident, which is understood. It would have taken a very big yarn to snatch the page one splash. But in the very first sentence ... “Snowtown residents have spent a decade trying to rid their town of an international stigma ...” the paper condemned Snowtown to infamy once more. It was a common thread from all media outlets and had to be expected. Bodies in barrels in an old bank building which surprisingly stands today, still hauntingly greets arrivals to the centre of the town.
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EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au As horrid as it is, the latest incident would not have recorded equivalent media interest had it not been in Snowtown. Bulletin lead, probably. But not the stigma. What was your first thought when you heard the news? “Oh no, not Snowtown – again. Those poor blighters.” Me too. Then, standing across the road from the police station, waiting for chief inspector Howard Davies to make a statement, the chilling local
impact of this most recent event was place squarely before us. A bloke in a grey Falcon stopped the car in the middle of street, leaned from its window and politely inquired if we were journalists. Experience has taught me not to admit to this too quickly (car dealers, insurance men and lawyers would understand the reasoning) but he made his point anyway: “Make sure you say he was not a local. We’re sick of it.” And he was gone. He didn’t hear me shout back: “We’re locals too, mate. From Balak.” It wouldn’t have helped him very much. Bit silly really. But what does one say in situations like that? “Rightio cobber. We’ll point that out.” And so we have. If this newspaper can do anything else to help the people of Snowtown cope, then we will. However, we cannot ignore what occurred last week – as I am sure many of the town’s residents would suggest. And I do hope the town doesn’t “put up the shutters.”
As the local paper publishing weekly, we must still report on the incident, simply because we are about the only recorder of public history in this region. We tried to do it with understanding and compassion (see pages 14 and 15). But we cannot change events. Yes, it’s a week later – but we hope we have been tactful. We acknowledge Snowtown wants to get back to normal as soon as possible and in the meantime what we can say to the residents is to be proud of what your town has achieved, particularly in the past few years. The town seized upon the Barunga windfarm as both a tourist attraction and wealth creator – but it was a day of flying kites which, to me, also went a long way to burying any remaining ghosts of the past. Never have I experienced a happier, healthier family event than the “Painting the Skies” party on Snowtown oval which was part of the South Australia Living Arts festival last August.
It was a day of mums and dads and kids having fun on a wonderful sunny winter’s day. No room for gloom there. They should all do it again as soon as possible. And stop to consider the wonderful people of Snowtown. A Lions club made up of real “salt of the earth” types who do so much for the town and its residents. They also cook the best bacon and eggs this side of the Light River. There’s people like Alice Gersch, a resident of 45 years, who was awarded Citizen of the Year in 2008. What a woman. No, we shouldn’t name names. But what the heck. People like wildlife rescuer Lorraine Samuels, who won this year’s Adelaide Plains Emu Award. People like Ted Beare and culinary artiste Carol Weepers. And the crews of the local CFS unit and the ambo’s. There’s also the hospital and a top class area school. So many others have the strength to put this incident behind them. It happened once. It can happen again.
Extra race meeting Balaklava Racing Club will attempt to negotiate with Thoroughbred Racing SA (TRSA) following the release of its 2009/10 race dates. While the club is pleased it has been allocated additional race meetings – a total of 14 – it is concerned with the timing of some meetings. While the club hasn’t raced in December and January the past few years, it has been allocated one race meeting in every month until July 2010 except March, with two to be held this October. While racing club chief executive officer Doug Hall was not concerned about the Wednesday, December 9 meeting, he believed the January 27 race meeting would be more appropriate held at a club such as Naracoorte, Mount Gambier or Penola.
With the January race meet being held the day after the Australia Day holiday, when a meeting will be held at Murray Bridge, Mr Hall said the races would be calling on the same pool of horses. “That Wednesday meeting should be run in an outer country club that doesn’t rely on the same pool of horses,” Mr Hall said. The April meeting next year is also causing some concern, being shifted to after Easter, which Mr Hall believes will impact attendance to the club’s Veterans Race Day. Mr Hall said the club would approach TRSA with their concerns, and he was hopeful of a positive outcome. “I’m treating the dates as pretty fluid at this time,” he said.
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ALMOST finished – Fay Angel (left) and Lesley Schulz holding two of the quilts.
Quilters warm to their task Nine women attended the first of a number of workshops to make quilts for the Victorian Bushfire appeal. The workshop is one of the activities organised by the Adopt-a-Town project, co-ordinated by Owen’s Joy Woodroofe. The ladies wasted no time in getting their sewing machines operating and within two hours Fay Angel and Liz Warnes had the front of two quilts stitched together from donated squares of fabric. “By the end of the day we had four quilt fronts made and ready to back,” Joy said. Those who didn’t sew were matching colours together, ironing fabric and seams and making coffee.
Lyndall French was kept busy by cutting out squares while Yvonne Wilson came to the workshop on her gopher loaded up with an overlocker, fabric and bits and pieces. Joy said those who hadn’t made a quilt before, were impressed by how easy it was to make something look quite stunning with little amount of effort. “It was obvious with each one doing a different task, it all came together quite quickly and with lots of fun along the way – we also learnt quite a bit during the day,” she said. “If you do not sew, but would like to help, the group are also knitting squares for our project (see instructions).
The next quilting workshop will be held in early May and ladies from all areas are invited. Details will be in the Producer at a later date. In the meantime, the group is collecting donations of materials, which can be whole pieces of material, or cut into 20cm squares, or wool. The workshop was attended by Fay Angel, Elizabeth Warnes, Kathy Harkness, Maria Whitaker,
Lesley Schulz, Lyndall French, Yvonne Wilson, Joyce Fisher and Joy Woodroofe. For further information contact Joy on 8528 6365. •KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS Knitted squares can be made on size four needles using 8 ply wool. Cast on 40 stitches (20cm width) and knit 77-80 rows (20cm length). Any colours are acceptable – the brighter the better.
Bumbunga crossing safer
The railway crossing at Leslie McIntyre Road, Bumbunga, will be upgraded. Stop signs at the crossing will be replaced with lights and boom gates, and the road will be realigned as part of a Federal government initiative to improve safety at railway crossings. State Member for Frome, Geoff Brock, said the crossing was one of four in his electorate to receive upgrades.
MP reflects on Snowtown positives • From Page 1 “This appealing township has special childhood memories for me,” Mr Brock said. “As a young child I used to accompany my father into the Barunga Range to trap rabbits. “The familiar surrounds of the district have now taken on a new meaning in my capacity as Member for Frome. “When I drive to Adelaide to attend parliament I look across at the majestic wind turbines that stand as sentinels on the range and consider
the tremendous economic impact this $220 million development has had on the local economy. “To think more than 50,000 homes are to benefit from this clean energy is astounding. “Being a lad who grew up in rural communities and who did my schooling at Pirie East and Wandearah North, I know first hand about the vibrant sense of community that endears Snowtown to those who choose to live there and indeed those who visit. “It could be the friendly smile
and the big wave of a farmer carting grain or moving his mob; or the robust cheering of the locals at the footy and netball on the weekend – this is mateship and togetherness at a grass roots level. “Whether it’s Snowtown or another integral town in the seat of Frome, we can rely on these small communities to continue to be the lifeblood of our wonderful state. “Be it in good times or in face of adversity I know who I’d put faith in – the men, women and young people of our constituency.”
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Hospital plan threatens jobs Balaklava business Warehouse Matrix, which supplies about two-thirds of the State’s hospitals, will feel the impact of the State government’s decision to source supplies for country hospitals from Adelaide. Jobs in country areas are under threat from the government’s central procurement policy, supplying country hospitals through the newly
Local impact from government supply deal established “Hospital Supplies�. Warehouse Matrix, a family run business, employs 20 staff and supplies a range of products to about 45 hospitals and nursing homes around South Australia. Owner Gil Wildman predicts the Rann govern-
ment’s decision, if fully implemented, will cost his business in excess of $410,000 per year. Mr Wildman hit out at Premier Mike Rann’s centralist attitude, saying “the State Government can keep people employed in the country by ceasing this stupid-
ity developed by their bureaucrats – or have redundant employees join the dole queue.� Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, condemned the move, implemented as part of the government’s Country Health Plan, saying “once again the Rann govern-
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Skate park team rolls out a petition ABOUT 200 signatures have been gathered on a petition supporting the establishment of a skate park in Balaklava. The skatepark, proposed to be built at the BMX track, adjacent to the Balaklava pool, has been discussed for some time and the petition was organised to demonstrate community support for the project. The park would also cater for pushbikes, scooters and ripstiks (two wheeled cross between a skateboard and snowboard). Skate park committee
member, Peter Rohrlach, is looking for interested parents, skaters, and community groups to become involved and help bring the project to fruition. His 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son have created a website
to gather further support. The address is www. balaklavaskate.webs. com “We will speak to council again, when the new community development officer starts, to ascertain council support for the project,� Peter
said. A demonstration day, with experienced skaters from Adelaide, has been suggested to promote the park. If you would like to become involved or want details on the day, email Peter at PVRohrlach@ bigpond.com
ment has made a decision in a typical city focus fashion without giving any consideration to the effects on people living in regional areas.� “This move will affect business and jobs in country regions at a time when the support of government is required
more than ever before,� Mr Griffiths said. Liberal Regional Development spokesman, John Dawkins, echoed the comments saying the move was outrageous. “The owners of these businesses have taken a risk, worked their guts out, improved their product range and service delivery and built up the business only to have it compromised by a Premier and Minister for Health who don’t care about regional SA,� he said. Mr Dawkins wants Health Minister John Hill to clarify the workings of the SA Distribution Centre at Camden Park and to justify his comments that “these changes are not expected to impact negatively on the majority of suppliers�. Local companies started supplying country hospitals when the government’s old State Supply department was closed down, as it was losing about $3 million each year. Other country based businesses affected by the decision are Northern Agencies (Whyalla) and EP Cleaning Supplies (Port Lincoln) and others based in the Riverland and South-East.
In Balaklava, Mr Wildman, said: “We know they couldn’t achieve efficiency. They couldn’t get the goods out previously, and we don’t believe they can now,� Mr Wildman said. The Government justifies its decision based on ‘economies of scale’ and ‘savings’ – a claim disputed by Greg Flanegan, co-owner of Whyalla’s Northern Agencies. Mr Flanegan said he could offer the same products for similar prices but in most instances could have supplies at a hospital that same day, freight-free in to store, which he doubted could be offered by the government. It also appears logistics of the government’s decision have not been refined. Chief executive officer of Country Health SA, George Belchev, was asked during a recent radio interview about the savings expected to be achieved. He was unable to confirm savings, saying “the very specifics we’re looking at in country are still under development. “ We ’ r e w o r k i n g through the logistics now,� he said. Mr Belchev was also unable to answer questions about the cost of transporting the supplies to country areas.
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luggage in the driver’s compartment. The man was charged with trafficking a controlled substance. • A Kudla man was arrested at Mallala Saturday evening for the alleged rape of a minor. Police allege the offence occurred earlier in the week in the northern suburbs.
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WE HEARD Out of kilter with the law
A GROOM was lucky to make it to the alter on time after police stopped four male motorcyclists on the Barrier Highway, Riverton, on Saturday afternoon. The men were in full Scottish attire – minus underpants – on their way to a wedding. The groom, best man from Scone, NSW, and groomsmen from Tarlee, were cautioned regarding indecent behaviour and the groom managed to make it to the alter on time. Congratulations to the Riverton newlyweds, Olivia and Russell Allen.
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Man injured after fall from tree AN elderly man was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after falling from a tree at Port Parham last Friday. Police said it was believed the 70-year-old had climbed the tree to fix a hoist to attach his boat to, to lift it from the trailer for repairs. The man was quite high from the ground when he lost his footing and fell, narrowly missing sharp edged steelwork. He was airlifted to the RAH with suspected broken ribs, punctured lung and possible spinal injuries. He was in a stable condition and his injuries were not believed to be life threatening.
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• A Caterpillar earthmover was stolen from a shed on Ryan Road, Virginia, overnight on April 3. The $55,000 machine was not insured, and police hope to hear from anyone with information relating to the theft. It is believed thieves entered the property by cutting a lock before cutting locks to the shed to remove the machine. • A Virginia man who attended Two Wells police station last Thursday afternoon was arrested when police found he had an outstanding court matter. It is alleged the man failed to attend court in Adelaide in October 2008. He was again granted bail to appear in
the Adelaide Children’s Court in May. The 24year-old was charged in 2008 with a breaking offence which allegedly occurred in Medindie in 2000 when the man was still a juvenile.
RIVERTON
• Strange happenings have been reported in Rhynie in recent weeks, when residents have found items moved around in their yards and that someone has been inside their houses but taken nothing. Anyone who notices someone loitering around the town near homes or yards is asked to contact Riverton police on 8847 2200. • A Grey tandem trailer was stolen from
a property north east of Marrabel between Friday April 3 and Sunday April 5. Anyone with information is asked to contact Riverton police on 8847 2200. • A Saddleworth man, aged 25, was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle last Saturday.
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• A man was treated at Balaklava Hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of people at the Terminus Hotel on Friday night. The man was treated for minor injuries. As yet, no-one has been charged over the incident. • A man was arrested on Sunday for an alleged domestic assault Saturday night. He was bailed to appear in Tanunda court.
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drink driving on the weekend. A 42-year-old Port Wakefield woman was caught drink driving on the Balaklava to Port Wakefield road on Friday night, with a blood alcohol content of 0.110. Earlier the same evening, police caught a 27-year-old Bute man allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.098 on Copper Street, Port Wakefield. •A Bowmans house owner returned home to find someone had broken into their house on Friday, March 27, throwing clothing and personal property around the Branch Hill road home. A lounge in the house was also damaged and the tyres of a motor vehicle slashed. Anyone with information is urged to contact Port Wakefield Police Station on 8862 1030.
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Saturday for allegedly failing to comply with an alcotest, refusing to state his name and address, assault and resisting police after he was witnessed doing a burnout. • Six people were taken to Clare hospital with minor injuries after two vehicles collided at the intersection of White Hutt and Farrell Flat roads, Clare, on Saturday. • A 30-year-old former Clare resident was arrested and charged with assault and property damage on Friday after he was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute. • Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle which collided with a fence on the Balaklava to Auburn Road, Auburn, about 8pm on Monday, March 30. Police allege the vehicle did not stop at the scene after damaging the fence and starting a small fire. The fire burnt stubble only and was quickly extinguished.
Learn to cope with arthritis at Balaklava seminar THE Arthritis Foundation of South Australia has mounted a Statewide campaign to help people with arthritis learn more about the condition and to develop strategies to help them cope better in their daily lives. Arthritis Awareness Month, which started last Wednesday, will feature a range of educational and promotional seminars and talks, information sessions and displays in city and country areas. A public information meeting to discuss arthritis will be held at Balaklava Sports Club next Tuesday, April 14, from 2–4pm.
“We want people with arthritis, along with their families, friends and workmates to develop a better understanding of the prevalence and impact of the condition,” said Arthritis Foundation chief executive officer, Gillian Leach. “Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect joints. The most prevalent types are osteo arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. “Arthritis affects people of all ages, from very young children to the elderly. Currently, there is no cure for arthritis, and for many
people there are still no effective treatments available. The Arthritis Foundation is appealing for young people affected by arthritis and their families to attend a free seminar in the Margaret Murray Room, Level 4, Union Building, University of Adelaide from 5.30–7.30 pm today (Wednesday). For more information visit the website www.arthritissa.org.au www.arthritissa.org. au or call the Arthritis Foundation on 8379 5711 or the country free call number 1800 011 041.
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• April 18: Cafe Style Goods and Services Auction and Concert, Owen Town Hall. • Apr 19: Pinery market and town garage sale. • April 22: Owen Red Cross fundraising afternoon tea with the Cook and the Chef, Owen Town Hall. • Apr 26: APMVC concert, Balaklava Town Hall. •Apr 28: CFS CommunityAwareness Program, Hamley Bridge Institute. • Apr 29: Drum Muster Collection, Everard and Owen Waste depots. • May 1: Blyth paper drive; Balaklava Community Arts production “Pirates of Penzance”, Balaklava Town Hall; Biggest Morning Tea street stall, Mallala Friendship Quilters.
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bers were busy cleaning up the popular Lions walking trail last Saturday. Pictured are (from left) John Scholz, Peter Chegwyn and Peter Robbins, removing dead and storm damaged branches from trees. The wood will be distributed to various members of the community. office on Redbanks Road. It is open on Wednesdays from 10am until midday, and Fridays from 3pm to 5pm. BALAKLAVA
Choir in concert
• Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir will be performing its popular annual concert on Sunday, April 26 at 2pm. Supported by guest artists the choir is made up of members from across the Adelaide Plains, Gawler and surrounding areas. Tickets are on sale and available at the door or from TADS Embroidery, Balaklava ($10 adults, $6 pensioners and students, or $25 for the family). RIVERTON • Congratulations to Riverton and District high school students: • Louise Thomas, has been selected as one of 30 SA students to
attend Space Camp in Melbourne in July; • Jon Fairey, has been chosen as one of only two students to lay a wreath on behalf of the youth of Australia at the Anzac day service in Canberra. • Angus Martin, has been awarded a Wheat, Wine and Wool scholarship to attend a leadership conference in Canberra later this month. PINERY
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• Follow the signs on the Mallala to Balaklava road to the Pinery market and town garage sale on Sunday, April 19. Handmade items, jams, pickles, plants, vege seedlings, gifts, cards, bric-a-brac, hot food and drinks will be available from 9am to 2pm. Fantastic fresh fruit and vegetables will
Pull up a chair and enjoy the auction BMW roadbike, gift baskets, meal vouchers, trailer loads of wood and bales of hay. “There’s also a day’s fishing where the winning bidder will take home their catch,” he said. The fundraiser for Adelaide Plains Uniting Church Parish will also include variety entertainment. Donations of goods and
services for the auction, to be conducted by Murray Smith, are welcome. Contact John Marshman, 8528 6041. Admission is free. BYO supper. • Owen Red Cross is holding a fundraising afternoon tea with the Cook and the Chef on Wednesday, April 22 from 2pm in Owen Town Hall. Admission is $6, trading table and raffle.
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• Climate change is all around us - we are beginning to see the impacts of changing weather patterns and more extreme weather events. A free information session is being presented for the wine industry, under the Wine Industry Sector Agreement. Presented by the Agreement stakeholders (South Australian Wine Industry Association, Wine Grape Council SA and the State government) the session will be held at Pike’s Winery, Polish Hill River on April 28. C ontact Jodie Pain, project manager on 8222 9278 or visit www. winesa.asn.au
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• A walking trail from Blyth oval to the golf clubhouse will be completed by Blyth Progress Association. The trail has been boosted with an $11,000 grant from Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management Board. The trail will incorporate signs describing plants from across the Blyth Plains and include details of how they could be used in waterwise gardens. Ending at the primary school grasslands site, students will use the trail to learn about plants from the region, while locals will be able to use it as a walking trail. Other funding includes $2200 from Blyth Progress Association and $5500 from Blyth Development Board. It is hoped the trail will be completed by spring. mallala •Mallala library branch has now relocated. A part of District Council of Mallala’s library service, the library is now located at the rear of the council
OWEN • A cafe style goods and services auction is being held at Owen Town Hall on April 18. Doors open at 7pm and the auction starts at 8pm. Co-ordinator, John Marshman, said items to be auctioned included a week in a holiday house at Semaphore, a half day excursion as passenger on a
be available from Craig the fruiterer and an “Encaustic Art” demonstration (painting with bee’s wax, without using a paint brush) will take place. Stalls are available for $5. To book or for further information contact Kaye Swain on 8527 7074 or Jacki Wedding on 8527 7035. REGIONAL
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hamley bridge • Conducting an audit of Stockport and Hamley Bridge properties captain of Hamley Bridge CFS brigade, Fred Holtman, was concerned that many residences were not prepared for a fire by a long margin. “There are far too many properties requiring a substantial amount of work to reduce fuel loading and generally needing cleaned up. To assist the community Fred, with the assistance of the CFS Community Education Unit, has organised a Community Awareness Program. The program will cover topics such as fire prevention, bushfire action planning, home fire fighting equipment, and the policy of stay and defend or leave early. To assist the farming community, farm fire appliances at fires will also be discussed. Residents of Hamley Bridge, Stockport and surrounding areas are invited to attend the program, being held at the Hamley Bridge Institute on Tuesday, April 28 from 7.30pm. Register your intention to attend by contacting Fred Holtmann on 8528 2121 or 0419 8447 172. Blyth
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o SEEMS even high-flying State government media “minders” sometimes have to come back to the “real world.” This time it was at Owen. No, she wasn’t there looking for property (see our report). This “superwoman” was in a phone box. No, she didn’t burst out of the box in a cape and tights – but she would look stunning in both. Leah Manuel, media guru to Education and Tourism Minister, Jane LomaxSmith, used the public call box when her mobile phone ran out of juice and she had to phone the ABC top-rating morning talk-back show. Her plight brought good-natured ribbing across the airwaves. Leah was on her way from Balak to Gawler to meet J-Lo. Nice to hear Owen getting more good publicity. (See Page 11)
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Two Wells hosts Badcoe VC The Peter Badcoe Victoria Cross and Yandruwandha Burke and Wills Breastplate will be displayed in Two Wells next Wednesday. The Victoria Cross and breastplate are touring South Australia, and Two Wells is one of 17 towns to display the items. The breastplate and Victoria Cross will be displayed from 10am to 3pm at the Two Wells RSL on Old Port Wakefield Road, and the display will be officially opened at 10am by RSL president and District Council of Mal-
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lala mayor, Tony Flaherty OAM JP. Refreshments will be available. The Victoria Cross was jointly purchased by State government and Kerry Stokes at public auction last May. Mr Stokes also purchased a breastplate presented to the Yandruwandha people of North Eastern SA for humanity shown to members of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition of 186061, which Mr Stokes has given to the people of SA. For more information contact the Two Wells RSL on 8520 2826.
Several local schools have been successful in gaining funding in the first round of the National School Pride program, including schools in Balaklava, Two Wells, Riverton and Mallala. Brinkworth Primary School will receive $16,000 towards a new construction, while Balaklava High School will receive a total of $150,000. Of this, $122,450 will be used for refurbishment, $17,800 for new construction, and $9750 for procurement. Balaklava Primary School will also refurbish buildings with $125,000 grant funding. At Hamley Bridge, the primary school will be refurbished with the help of $75,000 funding, while at Kapunda Primary, a total of $125,000 will be used for new construction, procurement and refurbishment. Mallala Primary School, Riverton and District High School
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projects will begin this month. Mr Champion has encouraged schools to submit applications for round two, which closes on May 8. State education minister Jane Lomax-Smith said the program was the biggest single school infrastructure investment in South Australia’s history. Across the state, 486 schools will receive $67.5 million, with SA being the only state to have all of its applications approved in all three government, Catholic and independent sectors. “While State schools will manage these minor infrastructure and refurbishment projects locally, a support team at the Department of Education and Children’s Services stands ready to help,” she said. “This will be a significant boost for the building industry and is expected to generate employment in local communities.”
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and Riverton Primary School will receive the same amount of funding, to be used to refurbish each school. At Port Wakefield, Tarlee and Saddleworth primary schools, improvements will be made with $50,000 each for refurbishment. Two Wells Primary School will receive $30,000 for new construction, while Wasleys Primary will receive $36,000 for new construction. When announcing the funding, Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said it was great to see the local schools in the community benefit from the Federal government’s $14.7 billion investment in vital school infrastructure and local jobs. “The $1.3 billion National School Pride program will deliver much needed funding for school maintenance projects and support local jobs,” he said. Many of the
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total number of councillors; • Ward representation (whether a single, dual and/or multi-councillor wards, or a combination thereof are supported); and • Identification and naming of any proposed wards. The review process includes two public consultation periods where the public is invited to submit their thoughts on the current structure or any changes to encourage more effective representation. Submissions will be considered by council when making its final decision. A copy of the initial report is available at council offices at Clare, Saddleworth and Riverton or on council’s website www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au (search for
“periodic review”). The review is expected to be completed by August, with the closing date for the first round of submissions is May 15. Library improved • Recent renovations at Clare Library have been met with overwhelming customer satisfaction, with many more people now able to sit comfortably. Computer desks, as well as kitchen and parenting facilities have been installed, sofas have been delivered and the library’s magazine collection reshelved onto more accessible display units. Friends of the Library donated $1990 towards the purchase of one of the new magazine units.
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NEWS v Mallala & Balaklava
‘Months’ may pass before Mallala can name its new CEO
A taste of his own ‘medicine’
Strudwicke: ‘Councillors need to accept some responsibility’ exclusive report: By Lauren Parker
Locals are being encouraged to get an early jab against the flu this winter. So Balaklava’s Dr Langton Nyoni decided to set an example, showing supreme courage as he bravely received an injection from nurse Tania Heaslip. The State government’s winter immunisation campaign encourages people to vaccinate against influenza. Each year there are about 300,000 GP consultations for flu. Last year, more than 265,000 people were immunised in SA against flu, a record for the state. “A shot won’t stop you from getting seasonal coughs and colds, but it will reduce your chances of getting
flu, which is particularly debilitating and unpleasant,” said Minister for Health, John Hill. “The seasonal strain of flu changes every year, so a new vaccine is developed every year too.” SA Health recommends vaccinations for people over the age of 65, aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50 and those 15-49 years of age with chronic illnesses; people with chronic diseases, particularly heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease and diabetes and people receiving treatment that suppresses the immune system, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Vaccination is free for those over 65 years old and indigenous people over 50.
It could be several months before a new chief executive officer is appointed to District Council of Mallala following the resignation of Damien Moloney. Mr Moloney’s resignation was announced publicly on Monday last week, and councillors met for a special meeting the following evening. The meeting was open to all staff and the public. However at the suggestion of the mayor, no staff attended and councillors discussed the process of appointing another chief executive officer along with an acting chief executive officer to fulfil duties in the meantime. While Mr Moloney officially finishes with council on May 15, he has some accrued annual leave. He cited professional reasons for accepting the position of chief executive officer at Rural City of Murray Bridge. However, following the meeting last week, coun-
Damien Moloney cillor Marcus Strudwicke said he believed councillors needed to accept some responsibility for the decision. During the meeting, councillor Steve Kennedy said perhaps councillors needed to take notice of a recent headline in this newspaper about council’s boat ramp decision “Bickering Mallala councillors approve revised plan” and consider their actions in the council chamber. Councillors voiced disappointment at not having been notified of Mr Moloney’s resignation sooner, as they were told several days after Mayor Tony Flaherty was notified.
“It was public knowledge before it was knowledge of the council and that’s not good enough,” said councillor Marcus Strudwicke. It was agreed council would seek costs from two companies to gather applications and determine a shortlist for the position of chief executive officer. In addition, the Local Government Association will be contacted to provide details of suitable acting chief executive officer candidates. Existing council staff will also be considered for the position if they wish. There was much debate over who should sit on the CEO selection panel, with Two Wells councillor Joe Daniele suggesting all councillors should be part of this. However, other councillors said it would be too intimidating for the candidates to front up to 11 councillors. However, other councillors disagreed, as the full council will eventually make a decision based on the selection
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panel’s recommendation and findings. As the disagreements continued, councillor Terry Keen said it was a perfect example of why the full council should not be part of the panel. “Listen to us tonight,” she said. “If a new candidate for CEO comes in and this happens, they’re going to walk out that door so fast.” Councillor Steve Kennedy agreed five panel members was more than enough. Some councillors also suggested it wasn’t appropriate for those on the CEO appraisal panel (with the exception of the mayor and deputy mayor) to also sit on the selection panel, as they would later be judging the performance of the selected chief executive officer. Councillors selected mayor Tony Flaherty, deputy mayor Rudi Fabrici, and councillors Anne Picard, Duncan Kennington and Joe Daniele to form the selection panel, which was supported by the majority of council.
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n John and Yvonne Curnow celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 6. Pictured are the original wedding party (from left) Keith Jenkin, Leon Marshman, Tristan Roennfeldt (page boy), John and Yvonne Curnow, Vera Holub, Rosemary Jenkin and Rosemary Halliday. Glen East, who was also in the original party, passed away in recent years.
n FORMER Horizon students Emily Chapman, who graduated from UniSA with a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design) and Lynda Kison, who graduated with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
n Alison and Gavin Marshman, of Owen, pictured in Adelaide on Monday, April 1, after Alison’s graduation ceremony from Uni SA, having attained a Degree in Commerce.
n RIGHT: Balaklava primary school students took much delight in welcoming the Northern & Yorke NRM board’s Easter Bilby to school on Monday. Bilby and NRM officer Mel McDermid read to the students and offered some Easter Bilby chocolate treats.
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Tell the stories behind the medals earned by members of your family – and win a Sands of Gallipoli 2009 Limited Edition commemorative set of six medallions, valued at $195. The set depicts the prominent medals awarded to our Diggers in the Gallipoli campaign. The Sands of Gallipoli collection is a significant fundraising initiative for the RSL.
Not trophies of war – but a time capsule BALAKLAVA’S Dale Gathercole tells the story of “Uncle Harold’s” medals:
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atchingmy husband turn the pages of his Uncle Harold’s dossier-meticulously and patiently gathered over the past 20 years – I reflected on the reverence in which my husband holds all diggers. There is an innate respect and admiration for all those who servedwhich goes far beyond a collector’s passion. When he inherited Uncle Harold’s medals, it was a momentous occasion – not marked by loud music and partying, but by heartfelt gratitude and awe ... Following his death in 1984 family members
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THE Plains Producer will mark the significance of ANZAC Day and help the RSL in the lead-up to April 25 with a competition to bring out the ANZAC community spirit. Sands of Gallipoli and the RSL are providing a 2009 limited edition commemorative set of medallions valued at $195 for a reader who tells us in 500 words or less – “where have all the medals gone?” This is a chance to celebrate and record your family’s involvement in Australia’s encounters. We want you to hunt out family medals and tell the medal’s story, from how it was earned, what it means to your family – or even if you simply found it in an old box in the shed. Ideally, stories will be about 500 words. Some selected entries will be published in The Plains Producer. Send entries to “Sands of Gallipoli” competition, preferably via email – editor@ plainsproducer.com.au or post to PO Box 63, Balaklava 5461. Fax – 8862 1997.
took the trip to Robinvale to clear out Harold’s house, packing his belongings and boxing up his life’s legacy. His medals were found, without pomp or ceremony, in the back of his writing desk and included the Pacific Star Defence Medal, British War Medal and an Australian Service Medal. These medals are not trophies of war, but a time capsule holding within them the story of Harold’s life as a soldier. They tell of the years he spent in the 2nd/7th Battalion AIF, the 28th Australian Works Company and then his transfer to the 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion. The time spent in training camps in the Northern Territory, preparing soldiers for the battles and rigours of war they must eventually endure are an integral part of his legacy. Being posted overseas as part of the mopping up operations in the South West Pacific, his medals modestly boast of the men he and his mates liberated from Japanese Prisoner of War Camps on Balikpapan. They relate the hardship and constant strain of spending weeks at a time in the jungles, whilst serving as a sniper and of the anxious hours spent enduring air attacks.
But Harold being Harold, the medals also speak of the lighter times – always a joke or a story to be shared. Partaking of meals with the friendly indigenous Islanders only to find out after eating several plates clean- with each being rapidly filled- that it was polite to leave some food on your plate, indicating to your host that they had fed you well! Ingenuity and resourcefulness are also reflected within this trio, of keeping busy in the trenches by creating something beautiful in a time of despair. Sweetheart broaches were crafted from mother-of-pearl or abalone shells and his meticulous carvings on shell casings enabled Harold to trade for desperately needed bullets from American allies. Uncle Harold returned to Mildura, Victoria following World War II and eventually moved to Robinvale where the Soldier Settlements were established. His medals are also testament to the love he lost whilst away at war, and that which he never regained. He lived an independent solitary life, only associating with fellow veterans and family members. Yet this man has left his impact on the world, through the mutually respectful relationship he shared with his young nephew. A respect that has only deepened over the years and one, which is rekindled each time his medals are viewed. My husband remembers his uncle, a mate, a soldier, a proud Australian – Lest we forget.
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Dublin hotel sets a new standard Q uality, value meals, friendly staff and a sociable atmosphere, have helped the popularity of the New Dublin hotel continue to increase. With a regular band schedule, the pub is also a popular watering hole for music lovers. Popular Adelaide band “Clearway” will be playing on Saturday, June 13. Clearway caters to many different tastes playing covers from the 70s to current top 40 music. Dublin Pub’s wide ranging menu includes fresh seafood such as a seafood platter, local whiting or garfish, salt and pepper squid or prawns in honey, fresh garlic or creamy sweet chilli sauce. Generously sized steaks, schnitzels and other pub classics prove popular, as well as the hotel’s signature dish steak a-la-Dublin, a tender scotch fillet topped with prawns, creamy seafood sauce and onion rings. Thursday night is schnitzel night with chicken and beef schnitzels served with your choice of plain gravy, mushroom, dianne or pepper sauce for $8.90. (Seafood topping - a creamy sauce with seafood and deluxe topping - pineapple, grilled ba-
con and cheese are available for an extra $4). Friday night is steak night with $10 scotch fillets served with your choice of gravy or sauce (as for the schnitzels). On Sundays, roast of the day is available from $8, for both lunch and dinner. Eight dollar meal specials are available every day and offer a range of hearty homemade tempters such as shepherds pie, steak sandwiches, pasta of the day and fish dishes. A delicious soup, salad and vegetable bar is available at no extra cost on Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and for both lunch and dinner on Sundays. Children’s meals and half serves are also available for most meals. Meals are available daily from 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm. Takeaway orders are also welcome. The hotel caters for private functions of up to 100 people, such as birthdays, weddings and engagements. To discuss your function menu speak to Jane or Linda. The outdoor undercover beer garden caters for smokers, while a sealed, well lit car park provides peace of mind for patrons making the Dublin Hotel a great place for a night out.
Publicans Eric Seed and partner Jane McConnell are keen to make sure patrons get home safely and have put on a mini bus service to pick patrons up and drop them off free of charge. The bus service goes to Thompson Beach, Port Parham and Mallala areas and patrons need to ring and book the mini bus which operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6pm until close. Enjoy $1 schooners at happy hours on Wednesdays between 6.30pm and 7.30pm and $2 schooners on Friday evenings between 5pm and 6pm.
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NEWS v Owen
Owen keeps growing Now it’s ranked as one of SA’s top 5 towns
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Who lives there? Population: 422 (210 male 212 female) • At the last Census, 116 people identified themselves as volunteers, with most (96) aged between 35 and 74. • One-third of Owen’s population is aged between 25 and 54, with a median age of 40 • Owen has more residents over the age of 55 than the Australian average. More than 90 per cent of Owen residents speak only English at home, with four speaking Russian • Twenty-four per cent of residents said they had no religion, while 19.7 per cent selected Uniting Church, followed by Catholic at 9.7 per cent, Anglican at 8.8 per cent, and Lutheran at 7.1 per cent. • More than half of Owen residents aged 15 and above were married • Fifty-six per cent of residents more than 15 years old were in full time employment, while 30 per cent were employed part time. Just four per cent said they were unemployed. • More than 25 per cent of the population is employed in sheep, beef cattle or grain farming, followed by 6.5 per cent meat and meat product manufacturing, 5.4 per cent in supermarket and grocery stores, 4.2 per cent in poultry farming, and 3.6 per cent in agricultural product wholesaling. * Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. LEFT: Winners of an Emu award this year – representing Owen Community Centre committee (from left) Peter Freebairn, Andrew Parker, Rodney Reid and Wayne Heaslip.
By Lauren Parker
he town of Owen has been named in the top five growth areas in South Australia, and the locals reckon their little town is pretty darned good. It may be small in population, but the impressive community spirit means things get done. Rather than being a community to sit around and wait, an active group of volunteers make sure the town gets its fair share, improving the town for everyone. With a bowling club, golf club, hotel, general store, post office, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, school, and wetland, the community is proud of what it has to offer. There may not be a supermarket, but for those living in Owen, it’s no hassle to drive to Balaklava, or further to Adelaide if needed. Brian Parker has lived in the town the last four years, and just out of town for most of his life. While he has travelled extensively, there is no place he would rather live. “It’s small enough to be a fairly tight-knit community,” Brian said. “We’ve got a great swimming pool, an excellent winter golf course cared for by volunteers, and a good bowling green with a strong club that’s maintained its numbers since its inception 60 years ago.” Added to this a strong church, a wetland established 12 years ago, an excellent school, and the unique make-up of the town, which is built on Light’s vision and surrounded by parklands, and it’s not hard to see why people find Owen so appealing. “We have a good pub, a good shop, and the best post mistress in South Australia,” Brian said. A member of the CFS, Brian said the brigade had grown significantly in the past 18 months, and now had about 20 active members. A visitor doesn’t need to look far to see the strong sense of community. The streets are tidy, school grounds immaculate, bowling green well cared for, and the most recent addition to the town, a mural depicting the history of the township painted in the main street, is absolutely stunning. Brian said the Owen Community Centre Committee was largely responsible for much of the community work in the town. Made up of volunteers and representatives from various clubs around the town, the committee is active in ensuring projects go ahead in Owen. The committee is active in its fundraising cropping along the
Town is ‘everything we thought – and more’ When the Barton family considered moving house a little over a year ago, they had never heard of Owen. But with hopes of finding a home to do up for open plan living, an internet search revealed the perfect home – the former post office at Owen. After a little research and a visit to Owen, the family decided it was where they wanted to live and made the move last March. Trevor, Jasmine, Riley and Avril agree it was the best decision they have ever made. Internet enquiries gave the Bartons confidence in the school, and the girls love their new town and school friends. “It’s everything we thought and more,” Jasmine said. “Owen is a community rather than just a town. People get out there and make it happen.”
She admitted it was a bit scary when they first made the decision to move to Owen, as they had always lived in large cities. “We made the conscious effort when we moved here to put ourselves out there in the community, and it’s really paid off,” Jasmine said. Trevor joined the CFS, while Jasmine quickly became part of the school community, the hall committee and swimming pool committee. The strong sense of community is one of the best parts of the town, according to Jasmine. “I think it’s amazing the way they look after the town hall here and do the farming along the railway line. “If you ever need anything or need a hand with something, you tell someone and the next day there’s someone at the back door with what you need.”
n NOT senior citizens – but new citizens: The Barton family, Trevor and Jasmine with Riley (left) and Avril. railway corridor and through areas of the parklands not used by the golf club, raising money for town projects. “It gives us a good community base,” Brian said. The town is also ready to welcome newcomers, holding a men’s breakfast every six months to allow newcomers to meet the longer-term residents. The breakfasts, which
include a guest speaker, are always well attended. Post mistress Derily SnookClarke loves her town. Just an hour’s drive from the Barossa, Adelaide, or the Clare Valley, she said it was popular with those commuting to work. And low housing prices were also a plus, according to Derily,
who said some houses sold for as low as $150,000, making it a viable option for many. As the post mistress, Derily is well placed to meet newcomers. “Some say they just want to bring their kids up in the country,” she said. “Others lived here when they were young, have had their kids and want to come back.”
Derily said one of the best things about Owen was its friendly community.“We’ve got a diverse range of people but we’re all very tolerant of each other,” she said. Then there’s night owls bowls, which attracts a crowd new to bowling, and pub chats, organised by the church but held in the mutual venue of the local hotel.
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Balaklava show needs new leader BALAKLAVA and Dalkey Agricultural Show Society is looking for a president. The group had been expecting to name its new leader at its Annual General Meeting last Wednesday, but members were told work commitments would prevent Gavin Hahesy from accepting the role. Outgoing president, Nollene Grigg, said members understood the reasons behind the decision. “I would have liked to have accepted the position but my new job working on a farm makes it difficult to commit the hours,” said Gavin, who is currently a vice president. “I will remain a member of the show society and continue to help out and organise the ute show.” Nollene said the AGM was adjourned. A special meeting now will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club. It is hoped a new president will be named at that meeting. Nollene said the committee was appealing for interested people to step forward. Contact her on 8862 1440. “Many of us have been ‘recycled’ as president several times and we feel it is time for new blood, fresh thoughts and ideas,” she said. “We have good membership of the society and can attract stewards and conveners – but we need a president, a leader. It really is not a difficult role.” The show society is not alone in its dilemma as other local organisations face problems of membership and leadership. Nollene said show membership was “not young” with an average age in 60 and 70s. “We have a handful of younger members in their 30s and 40s but like every other community group we are battling to attract new, younger members. “Unfortunately it seems a continuing issue as people now live very busy lives and have many roles to fill,” she said. This year’s Balaklava Show will be the 131st and will be held on Saturday, September 26. Entertainment already is being organised, with the show committee expecting another big day.
Fishers get Easter warning Fishers on Yorke Peninsula will be under the spotlight over Easter with extra Fisheries Officers on duty in the region. Checks will be conducted on land, sea and boat ramps and their main target will be fishers exceeding the legal bag limit. Anyone can report illegal fishing through the 24 hour FISHWATCH on 1800 065 522.
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They keep on giving to our local communities ... Six SA Ambulance Service volunteers from Balaklava received awards last month to commemorate milestones in their careers as volunteer ambulance officers. H e l e n Wa l k e r , Bronwyn Reichelt and Lorraine Jenner were awarded a 15-year service medal for their outstanding dedication to their community. Denise Hereen and Christine Robbins received their Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response, which qualifies them to respond to local ambulance cases when partnered with an officer of a higher clinical level. Steve Renshaw also received his Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance), which fully qualifies him to respond to ambulance cases. Colin Smith, SA Ambulance Service regional team leader for the Adelaide Plains, said his management team wished the recipients all the best. “Both groups have achieved something really significant,” he said. “The newly qualified volunteers are ready to go on the ambulance and serve the community, and our long-term volunteers have shown such a commitment to the community in delivering ambulance care over an extended period,” he said. Denise Hereen had always wanted to be a volunteer ambulance officer but her previous
patient services manager Chris Jones with Balaklava volunteers Helen Walker, Steve Renshaw, Bronwyn Reichelt and Lorraine Jenner.
Awards to Balaklava ambulance officers job left her with little free time. When she moved to Balaklava from the Yorke Peninsula and took up a different job, she decided to give it a go. “I’ve found it (the training) really interesting, and everyone was very supportive,” she said. “I loved it.” Fellow ambulance officer Helen Walker said she continued volunteering because she believed in the importance of a local ambulance service and enjoyed helping others. “I’m trained and I can do it,” she said. “We’d never want to see our community without an ambulance service. You can help someone in their time of need.”
CERTIFICATE 2 graduates Denise Hereen and Christine Robbins with Chris Jones
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Port Wakefield SAAS ambulance volunteers visited local senior citizens at their meeting recently to advise on ambulance services. The group learnt about the “heart start” machine and had their blood pressure and blood sugar levels taken. • LEFT: SAAS volunteer Bronwyn Olson tests Marget Hean and (ABOVE) takes the blood pressure of Phill Barker while Pat Madigan looks on.
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Kids just want to have (more) fun Community eager to hear more on water
CASSIE Promnitz in harness and ready to go.
Almost 400 students from two schools took part in a range of activities as part of National Youth Week at Snowtown and Balaklava last week. Students from both schools took part in the activities, which were organised by Wakefield Regional Council. A rock wall tested students’ climbing skills, while a bungy cord allowed youth to be creative on a trampoline. Students then viewed The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Blyth Cinema.
WAITING their turn are (from left) Kayla Henderson, Tayla Walker Tyson Waters and Scott Hombsch.
SKY rider Stephanie Fountain.
Bobfest popular
• On Saturday, about 35 local youth travelled by bus to Redruth Gaol, Burra, for BOBfest to watch bands from across the region compete. This year was the first time council had taken Youth Week events directly to schools. Council received $1500 grant funding, which it matched, while the Youth Advisory Committee also contributed funds.
Jo Lawrie, Jeff McEachen and Clare Haynes serve up snags.
Snowtown community showed strong interest in a water re-use proposal, with 60 people attending a public meeting on Tuesday night last week. Hosted by Snowtown Community Management Committee and attended by Wakefield Regional Council environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, and Alano Water director and senior engineer, Tony Catalano, the meeting gave locals the opportunity to learn about the proposed scheme and ask any questions. Snowtown already collects and recycles stormwater on its town oval and other community areas, and Mr McCormack said it was hoped the amount of water available for reuse would double when a community wastewater management scheme was in place. It is hoped treated water will be available to the school, Federation park and Lions park. Mr McCormack said some locals had initially been concerned rates would increase substantially when the scheme was installed, but were reassured this would not be the case, with users paying for treated water.
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their reputation TARNISHED BY MEDIA GROUPS HUNGRY TO OPEN OLD WOUNDS BRINKWORTH police officer Wally Clarke (left) at one of the crime scenes in Snowtown with another police officer. The offender’s vehicle is shown at right. Brevet sergeants Clarke and Joseph O’Connell, of Snowtown, captured the offender in a dramatic gunpoint arrest.
AN ambulance in the main street of Snowtown last Wednesday.
The 7 days later: Snowtown they know
ABOVE: The alleged offender’s pet dog awaits his owner at a caravan and trailer in the caravan park in Snowtown. LEFT: Snowtown police officer Joseph O’Connell in a vehicle (left) guarding the scene on the Brinkworth road where two women allegedly were first attacked by the man.
The scene near the silos where a truck driver was allegedly run down by the offender.
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42-year-old man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after a rampage in Snowtown last Wednesday. In less than half an hour, it is alleged Demal Behari, of Western Australia, attempted to take the lives of four people - all of them unknown to him. Police allege he drove his car directly at a truck driver standing next to his truck on Railway Terrace West about 1.15pm. Almost immediately after, it is alleged Behari drove his four-wheeldrive into a vehicle on the Brinkworth road. When the two occupants got out of the car, Behari allegedly slashed the throats of both with a knife. It is believed one of the women managed to drive the car to the police station to alert police, who immediately went in search of the man. It is alleged Behari then drove his vehicle directly at another pedestrian, crashing into him. Four people were taken to the Snowtown Hospital with various injuries,
and an 81-year-old woman was then airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a laceration to her neck, while her 56-year-old daughter also sustained a laceration to the neck. Two men aged 42 and 58 were also airlifted to Adelaide for treatment to serious head and internal injuries. Snowtown and Brinkworth police officers senior constable Joseph O’Connell and brevet sergeant Wally Clark apprehended Behari at gunpoint. In a statement to the media, chief inspector Howard Davies said it appeared to be a random attack. “There appears to be no motive for this incident,” he said. “There is no link between the victims.” Davies said one victim was from Snowtown, others from elsewhere in South Australia and interstate. He said it was understood Behari had been living at the Snowtown caravan park for a short time, and had not previously come to the attention of police.
NEWS media surround Chief Inspector Howard Davies as he outlines events as they developed last Wednesday.
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NEWS v District ... the local residents should be proud of their many achievements in: LEFT: Victorian couple Bill and Judy Aitken were travelling from Drouin to Perth for a car rally in the couples’ 1955 Austin A90.
Nothing stops people coming to a great community – as our reporter Lauren Parker discovers ...
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alking through the streets of Snowtown last Thursday, the locals were cheery, the sunshine warm, and from all appearances, it was just another day in the friendly community. There was little to hint of the terrifying events that had occurred less than 24 hours earlier - unless you listened a little closer to the conversations of the locals. With a swarm of media descending on the town, locals were concerned for their community’s reputation. The townsfolk were friendly and chatty, but initially wary of anyone they didn’t know. Not surprisingly, they were reluctant to talk, some angered the mainstream media had again dragged up the ‘bodies in the barrels’ case, others simply wanted to move on. There was an air of disbelief as people gathered on the streets discussing the events of the previous 24 hours. Most didn’t know anything was going on until it was all over, and the alleged offender in custody. Over-ruling it all was the strong sense of community - a town wanting to be known and recognised for its merits, rather than its past. Sure, there were plenty of empty shops, but those which remained open clearly had a sense of pride in their town. Shop verandahs matched, the streets were litter free, and some empty shops even featured displays of historical tools, photographs, and other items. The wind turbine blade display stands as testament to the
RIGHT: 2009 Emu Award winner Lorraine Samuels, of Snowtown with Venus, the 11month old Euro and the 2009 Emu Award perpetual trophy.
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PREMIER Mike Rann opens the windfarm display in November last year.
Snowtown Lions cooked up a delightful breakfast at the Emu Awards held in Snowtown in March. From left are president Ros Large, Fay Welke, Keith Welke, Dot Hawkes, Joyce Fry, Peter Krieg, Ania Herbert, Alan Large. Front Liz Rolph and Terry Rolf. RIGHT: Snowtown Community Management Committee, represented by Brian Krieg, won an Emu Award for its “Free as Air” festival fun day held last November. community’s desire to create a new reputation for itself. The farming and country township community wholeheartedly welcomed the development of the windfarm, embracing it as a tourism opportunity and income stream. For some passers-by the locals
themselves are just as much reason to stop in their travels. Victorian couple Bill and Judy Aitken were travelling from Drouin to Perth for a car rally in the couples’ 1955 Austin A90. The duo admitted the first time they stopped at Snowtown was out of curios-
ity, but their many visits since have been because of the friendly community. On their first visit, they met a woman who used to live just metres from Bill, who he hadn’t seen for many, many years. Since then, they have stopped at Snowtown several times
during their travels, and said there was a clear sense of community pride and a great friendly atmosphere, combined with a lovely park area to stop and rest. For those unfamiliar with Snowtown, it’s a surprise to find just what is there when you turn from the
highway. The town boasts an array of stores far more diverse than many country towns its size, including a post office and general store, two cafes, a newsagent, a bric-a-brac store, a butcher, chemist, and others. There are also several empty shops, a
reminder of the town’s heyday as an important railway town. Then there’s the hotel - always a vital part of any country community - and an impressive and outwardly well maintained hall stands testament to days when the local economy was booming.
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The Way
We were 5
YEARS AGO March 2004
Mark and Libby Greenshields, of Salter Springs, took five of their six children to China, embarking on temporary teaching careers at Cino American foreign language school, before returning home to take back their farm, settling back into farming life.
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As well as graduating with a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (honours), Saddleworth’s Kym I’Anson won the University of New England’s most prestigious award, the University Medal for outstanding academic achievements. Kym is the son of Saddleworth farmers Murray and Ann I’Anson.
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YEARS AGO March 1989
Lee Cunningham was treated to a pizza in the Triangle by deputy head of Balaklava Primary School, Steve Ryan, after his fellow year seven students chose him as the most helpful and co-operative student at the school for the term.
STEVE Ryan treats then year seven student Lee Cunningham to a pizza.
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Take a bite of Granny Smith history A few years ago, just before Easter, I found a brochure in my letterbox. The brochure was actually delivering a Christian Easter message, but its front cover posed the question: “Could a Granny Smith apple be a better Easter gift than a chocolate egg? Take a bite of your history this Easter.” As I began reading the message, I wondered what it had to do with Granny Smith apples. Intermingled with the Christian message was the history of the now-famous green apple. Quoting from the brochure, “At the first muster of the colony some 15 years after the first fleet landed, there were 958 children, 400 of whom were orphans. These children became known as the currency lads and lasses, a demeaning term because they weren’t consid-
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ered British…A battling Aussie pioneer woman, Maria Anne Smith was midwife for the township of Eastwood in the early days of the colony. Present at the birth of so many of these young Australians, she developed a special place in their affections, hence the name “Granny Smith”. Because of her husband’s illness, she not only had the task of raising her own family and being a midwife, but also running a small farm and orchard. On one occasion, after deliv-
SA memories Jimmy James – an SA icon Jimmy James was born in the Pitjantjatjara lands of north western South Australia. During his childhood he learnt from family members the survival and tracking skills which helped the indigenous people of these harsh regions survive. In the early 1930s James and members of his extended family moved to Ooldea and James attended the school at the United Aborigines Mission there. He moved to the Riverland in 1936 and helped establish the United Aborigines Mission at Gerard. James worked with the South Australian, Victorian and New South Wales police as a tracker for over 30 years, successfully tracking escaped criminals and missing persons. Some of the most notable cases that James assisted with were the Sundown murders in
From SA Memory: www.samemory.com.au 1958, the Pine Valley murder in 1958 and the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl at Mylor in the Adelaide Hills in 1966. In 1983, James was named Aboriginal of the Year and in 1984 he was awarded an Order of Australia for his tracking work. A year later, the South Australian Police awarded him a plaque paying tribute to his work with them. A sculpture in honour of James is located next to the River Murray at Berri. Key achievements: In1983 he was named Aboriginal of the year, in 1984 he was awarded Order of Australia and the year after was awarded plaque for years of service with the South Australian Police.
ering her produce to market, she bought a barrel of crab apples to make apple tarts. On bringng them home she found she could use only half the barrel. The rest had gone bad. The bad apples she emptied on a garbage pile she had down near a creek at the end of the property. Some months later, she returned to discover a small tree pushing its way through the rubbish. She transplanted and nurtured the tree, and later harvested the world’s first crop of green apples. The apples became popular around Eastwood, where they were affectionately called Granny Smith’s apples, and that Aussie green apple has become accepted throughout the world.” It was first offered for tasting by another orchadist (who was also a historian) in 1868, at which
time Maria Smith explained that it had developed from a seedling apple tree that grew from the remains of French crab apples grown in Tasmania. Maria “Granny” Smith died in 1870. Her apple never became a commercial variety during her lifetime but continued to be cultivated by local orchadists in the Ryde area. In 1890 it was exhibited as “Smith’s seedling” in the Castle Hill A & H Show, and in 1891 it took the prize for cooking apples. In 1895 “Granny Smith’s Seedling” was named as a suitable variety for export by Albert H. Benson who also initiated the first large scale cultivation of Granny Smith apples at the Government Experimental Station in Bathurst. Who’s having an apple for Easter instead of chocolate?
Why the Angel sat On resurrection morning an angel “rolled back the stone from the door and sat on it.” Matthew 28.2. Does it matter whether or not he sat on it? Yes. The detail isn’t there just to fill up space. First, it indicates finality – the job was finished. His sitting was another way of saying, “Mission accomplished!” And, second, did he also perch there in defiance of the soldiers stationed to guard Jesus’ tomb? I think so. He defied anyone to try closing the
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tomb again! The tomb was open to stay. Third, God didn’t need an angel to roll back the stone so Jesus could come out. (He was already out! Nothing could keep him in). So why roll back the stone? To show the world that Jesus was no longer dead. Fourth, God could of course remove the rock without an angel. But God gives his creatures the privilege and joy
and excitement of participating with him in his work. See how that angel was honoured – the very first person to announce Christ’s victorious resurrection. Fifth, so why is the angel anonymous? Because we are not to focus our attention and praise on him. The real hero of resurrection day is Jesus.
In brief This same angel who struck fear into the hearts of tough Roman soldiers brings comfort and hope and great joy to all who love and follow Jesus.
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n The Church notices published below are supplied by local churches and will be now be repeated weekly as church service directory for each month. All care is taken in their preparation by The Plains Producer – but as we rely on information supplied, no responsibility for accuracy will be taken. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately – or in the last week of the preceding month. Please advise us of any changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au
Easter Church times April 9 – Maundy Thursday ANGLICAN Balaklava..................... 7.00pm CATHOLIC CHURCH Hamley Bridge........... 7.30pm LUTHERAN Balaklava..................... 7.30pm UNITING Two Wells..................8.00pm Windsor..................... 7.00pm
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UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Nantawarra...............11.00am Barunga Gap Lochiel.......... with Nantawarra Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am April 11 – Easter Saturday CATHOLIC CHURCH Hamley Bridge........... 7.00pm April 12 – Easter Sunday A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am Balaklava.........9.30am & 3pm
anglican Mallala....................... 8.30am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am
LUTHERAN Balaklava..................... 9.00am Auburn......................11.00am
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am Balaklava.................. 10.30am
CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 6.30am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.....................7.00am Auburn...................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Pt Wakefield............. 7.30 pool breakfast
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SPORT v Football
Eagles fly high in trial match DYLAN Carter, United tackles his BBH opponent.
HUMMOCKS-WATCHMAN EAGLES played Mintaro/Manoora at Port Wakefield on Saturday, in a game that proved the Eagles are yet again going to be a force to be reckoned with. United also played trial matches against Burra/ Booborowie/Hallett at home, testing out new players as well as those Tigers returning for another season.
EAGLES Jared Manners and Shaun Price await the outcome of a ball-up.
NICK Jericho, Eagles kicks away in front of his Min/Man opponent. TIGER Adam Mansfield tackles while team mate Leigh Michalanney is taken to the ground.
HEATH Pym, Tigers looks to handball to a team mate.
NEW Tigers recruit, Adrian Mills, thrashes through a tackle attempt by BBH.
ADAM Pratt flies high over his opponent in preparation for a mark.
JO Hunt (left) joins the Eagles A grade side after playing for Keith last season. He and team mate Shane Braham stay on their opponents trails during the trial match at Port Wakefield.
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sport v District Balaklava ladies
Some of us managed to stagger to the finishing line this week, as the day turned out to be warmer than expected. 16 players hit off for our first stableford competition but not all finished. Winner A Grade: M Kemp with 37, runner up, J Anderson 32, P Anderson 27, P Scholz 24 sponsored by Baker Springs wines. Winner B Grade: T Matz 30, runner up J Hoskin 28 sponsored by Brian and Maurine Kemp - voucher to Wendy’s Cafe n Cakes. Winner C Grade: C Taylor 31 on a countback from G Edwards 31, J Roberts 25 sponsored by Balaklava Foodland. J Taylor played her second 18 hole round toward gaining her handicap. A Reid and C Hahesy completed nine holes. Producer Points: M Kemp 5, J Anderson 4, C Taylor 3, G Edwards 2, T Matz 1. Next weeks competition: First stroke NTP all grades. Starters: C Redpath, G Ackland.
Balaklava mid week
Dean Trickett won Wednesday’s stableford competition with 44 points from Don Cottle 39, Don Anderson 38, John Michael 38, Jerry Toms 38, Merv Hameister 38, Jon Curnow 36, Bill Berry 35, Dene Newton 32, Brian Kemp 32. Birdies to J Michael 13, M Hameister 1, J Curnow 14. Tee off on Wednesday is 12noon sharp.
Hamley Bridge
Eleven teams competed in Saturday’s Mark Gregory Memorial ambrose fours competition. The winning team was Graham Smith, Bert Pearce, Rex Mortimer, Bradley Zerna playing off a handicap of eight, and returning a score of 56 with birdies on 1, 2, 4, 5, 14, 18. Runners up were Shirley Noble, Ian Darwin, Ron Smith, Brian Cooper 56.75 with birdies on 1, 9, 11, 16. Other teams: L Hatcher, R Hahn, R hinderwell, D Barkla 57 with 3 birdies. E Branson, S Howe, B Schwartz, R Pawlak 57.25, 3 birdies. D Cooper, C Applebee, K Kluske, R Cameron 57.375, 3 birdies. J Mitchell, L Usher, A Noack, L Durdin 57.625, 5 birdies. M Grasby, D Russel, G Dahlitz, K Skelland 58, 2 birdies, T Jones, R Ahola, I Ferguson 59.16, 4 birdies, M Gregory, W Isgar, R Charman, L Schaeffer 60, 1 birdie, I Hodge, S Martin, W Jackson, S Jackson 60.375, 1 birdie, C Doudle, R Collins, B Schaeffer, barrie Zerna 60.5, 3 birdies. NTP: R Cameron, A Noack and K Skelland. Long Drive (men) Bert Pearce, (ladies) Shirley Nobel. Thursday’s results were: Winner W Van Pelt 39 from R Smith 39, I Rohde, R Ahola, G Dahlitz 38, R Collins 37, K Kluske, D Cooper 36, J Riley, D Nation, R Spriggs, A Noack 34, E Manning 33, E Branson, W Jackson, Germao 32, L Hatcher, R Hahn 30 and three players in the 20s.
Veitch, Addison too strong at Balaklava Golf Club’s Open Day Balaklava
Balaklava Golf Club held its Winter Season Open Day on Saturday. It was a very well attended event, and in near-perfect conditions, a great success in which 48 players turned out for a four-ball-best-ball competition, meaning that there were 12 pairs going hammer and tongs for some mouth-watering meat trays and the odd new golf ball. As it happened, the pairing of country council conspirators Messrs Rob Veitch and Digby Addison, romped home with an unassailable 47 points. They were followed in by Mike McCallum and James Napper. In third place with 44 points were Robert Hart and Austin Henstridge, who are now also rifling through their respective gourmet libraries to see
how best to tackle their meaty rewards. Juniors Jye Neale and Ben Michael placed fourth, with a very impressive 43 points, although there was a great deal of controversy when officials noticed that their card had not been signed. Legal services not being available on the day, the club decided to look the other way while the two tyros reached for their pencils and within minutes, the dust had settled. They now own brand new golf balls. Interestingly, no less than six more pairs turned up with scores of 43, keeping our count back computer extremely busy. The women’s Long Drive competition was won by the ultra-elegant Patricia Anderson, while our eminent medical miracle man, Dr Tom Lemon, took out the Men’s. Nearest The Pin notoriety was achieved by The Captain, Ian Michael on the 3rd, Geoff
McKenzie (8th), Patricia Anderson (10th), James Napper (13th), I think Don Hannaford (“D Han”!) on the 15th and the mighty Murray Smith on the 17th. Many players stayed on for the barbecue dinner and giving of goodies festivities. To all involved we say a hearty thank you for creating such a large and competitive field. On Sunday April 26, the club will hold the Westklava Cup, when those noble souls from Westward Ho Golf Club make yet another of their very welcome pilgrimages to our hallowed turf. A Stableford competition, the Westklava Cup will produce another excellent day’s outing, so please get organised soonest and nominate for the stoush. The very reputation of Balaklava and surrounding districts is at stake, so we need stout-hearted men and plenty of ‘em.
Two Wells
Results from Saturday April 4. Competition: Opening Day Season 2009. Sponsor: Bendigo Bank No of Players: 31 men, three ladies with four members playing for handicap. CCR: 64 Conditions: Fine and windy, lots of flies, dry, lots of run. The Opening Day for the Two Wells 2009 season greeted 39 members to dry dusty conditions. Congratulations to the members who worked through the summer keeping the trees alive and assisting in the renovations to the clubhouse and surrounds. The members who were able to attend the working bees made the presentation of the course remarkable, given the dry conditions the course has experienced this summer. Well done to all. I am sure that the members who played on Saturday observed the new clubhouse ceiling – along with the painting of the clubhouse, amongst the other works which have been carried out to ensure that the clubhouse meets the requirements of the lease. It is a testament to those members who have worked tirelessly through the summer – the members and visitors of the TWGC appreciate a clean modern clubhouse with plenty of hospitality. The new toilet, which replaced the “long drop” on the 11th, caught a few by surprise with the profession work that was performed erecting it, the old spider-riddled shed gone, and now a distant memory for those poor souls who were forced to use it. It was observed that the ablution was missing two important consumables – that being toilet paper and a condom vending machine (much to the amusement of all in the club house when it was mentioned). As usual, the hard dry conditions provided members with opportunities to both score well and recover from unusual locations. Chris Girling hit 72 off the stick, winning A grade from Dave Perry on a count back with Scott Abbott taking out the Bronze. B Grade was a close affair with yours truly narrowly winning with 63 from Russell Grigg and Rick Wendland, both with 64. Captain won the count back. C Grade was blitzed by Spacky, who’s 81 off the stick earned him a handicap reduction, with president Prior taking the silver with 65 and Jamie Gibson bronze with 66. Next week with Easter, the competition will be stableford and normal 11 o’clock hit off. Results: A Grade: C. Girling 62, D. Perry 62, S. Abbott 65, R. Hogg 66, B. Paul 68, I. Smith 68, S. Francis 68, D. Hall 72, H. Linsford 82. B Grade: P. Shields 63, R. Grigg 64, R. Wendlan 64, S. Grigg 67, T. Datson 67, G. Payne 71, C. Doudle 71, J. Ball 72, St. Grigg 77. C Grade: J. Spackman 58, B. Prior 65, J. Gibson 66, B. Hansford 68, S. Kelly 71, M. Frost 72, A. Baker 74, L. Zbierski 74, C. Weller 75, B. Readett 74, J. Harrison 77, A. Christou 77, B. Barns 84. Handicap cards and new members: Steve Sando 107, R. Thompson 84, Ian Telfer 112, Adam Bail 98. Ladies: J. Baker Nett 73, E. Grigg 65 and T. Perry 82. Long Drives: A: S. Francis. B: S. Grigg. C: B. Hansford. Ladies NTP’s :) 1) B. Prior, 2) R. Hogg, 6) B. Paul, 11) R. Grigg, 12) J. Harrison, 15) R. Wendland. Birdies: 1) S. Abbott, 8) R. Grigg, R. Wendland, C. Girling, 10) D. Perry, C. Girling (eagle), 15) I. Smith, R. Wendland, C. Girling. Birdies Nest: (2) -. Pro’s Approach: A. Bail. Eagles: C. Girling – 10th. Putting: C. Girling 24 Putts. Monthly Medal: J. Spackman Nett 58. NAGA: B. Barns. Meat Trays: A. Cristou, H. Linsford. Poultry Voucher: T. Datson. Next week: Stableford. See you on the course next week – bring a friend to join our weekly adventures…the more the merrier! If you have any stories which need to be told, pass them on. – Paul Shields Handicapper, TWGC.
CAPTAIN Ian Michael presents Bill Lokan with the Summer trophy.
Winners of the Four ball better ball competition, Digby Addison and Robert Veitch.
ABOVE: Di Michael accepts a bottle of wine from Peter Lamont on behalf of Tom Lemon, who won the men’s long drive competition. RIGHT: Ian Michael tees off during the Winter Season Open Day. LEFT: Captain Maurine Kemp tees off.
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Blyth Kybunga cricket club awards life memberships Cricket The Blyth Kybunga Cricket Club held their wind-up in the Blyth Hotel beer garden on Sunday March 29 with a luncheon enjoyed by about 40 players and supporters. Trophies awarded and presented to: A2 Batting & Fielding Shay Clifford, Bowling Brad Toy and Aaron Dyke, AllRounder Aaron Dyke, 5 Wicket Hall to Aaron D yke & Brad Toy. Captain’s trophy Joe Pratt. Well done to Aaron Dyke who also won the A2 Association Fielding Trophy. Colts Batting & All Rounder to Luke Mugge, Bowling to Ben Pratt, Fielding to both Aaron Lloyd and Reuben Ottens. Well done to the above colts who also won the association trophies for their respective areas. Coach’s Trophy to Ben Pratt; 50 runs scored Not Out Aaron Lloyd & Luke Mugge. Two well deserved life memberships were also awarded to father and son Barrie Mugge and son Grant for outstanding service to the club. They both join only three other life members being FJW Clarke, LC Mugge and Frank Gosden. Barrie began playing as a 14 year old, and put together a long and distinguished playing career, with Blyth/Kybunga and Kensington. One particular highlight was representing SA Country against the touring West Indies team, with Barrie catching SirGarfield Sobers. He was involved in premiership teams as player, captain and coach, top scoring with 212 runs, and with bowling figures of 6/31 in the1956 grand final. He has served in many committee
ABOVE: David Pratt congratulates new life member Grant Mugge, Barrie Mugge is congratulated by Brad Toy. RIGHT: BKCC Trophy Winners: Colts coach Grant Mugge, Luke Mugge, Shay Clifford, Aaron Dyke, Joe Pratt. Front: Ben Pratt, Aaron Lloyd. roles over the years, and been a club patron since 1980. More recently, Barrie has helped the club by assisting with the colts coaching. The young players have really appreciated his input, knowledge and unique approach. Grant has also served over many years and is still playing in the A2s having started as a 13 year old. He has been a committee member since 1980, taking on various positions including president and secretary. He has been a tireless worker for the club and was instrumental in re-establish-
ing a Blyth Kybunga Colts team in 2003, coaching them ever since. Grant is a respected batsman and bowler, having scored many centuries and taken several five wicket hauls. He has captained and played in Premiership teams and numerous finals campaigns. An interesting footnote to the awards given to Barrie and Grant is that Barrie’s father Lute Mugge received one of only three other life memberships awarded by the Blyth/Kybunga Cricket Club – truly a remarkable family contribution and honour.
Shooting adelaide plains rifle
A Division: CTV No 1: 583.44 (Saturday), 1709.124 (championship), 6 (premiership points). Light River No 1: 565.35, 1690.110, 4. Phoenix target No 1: 559.34, 1684.94, 2. Postal and Railways No 1: 337.10, 1390.48, -. B Division: Light River: 567.33,
1683.108, 6. CTV: 561.34, 1673.107, 4. Phoenix target: 559.31, 1667.93, 2. Postal and Railways: 506.15, 1559.54, -. CTV: A: F Pinyon 100.9. B: C Luedeke 96.1. Handicap results: F Pinyon 50.3, 50.6, 100.9. P Bradshaw 50.5, 50.3, 100.8. B Hajek 49.2, 50.4, 99.6. D Bradley 49.1, 49.7, 98.8. C Luedeke 49.7, 47.3, 96.1. L Lowe 49.5, 47.4, 96.9. K Sellick 49.3, 47.1, 96.4. P Gale 47.5, 47.3, 94.8. P Gale 47.5, 47.3, 94.8. H Bradshaw 44.1, 48.4, 92.5. R Hatton 46.2, 46.3, 92.5.
Snowtown runs away with grand final shield Croquet Upper wakefield
ABOVE: Blyth Croquet Club members Jenny Hilzinger, Iris Fisher, Graham Clarke, Chris Bolvig, Ruth Loader, life member Tot Pawelski, front: life member Marcia Roberts pulls out the peg for the final time.
Peg pulled one final time at Blyth Croquet Club Croquet Blyth club 1923-2009
As of April 1, and after 86 years, the Blyth Croquet Club ceased to exist. This is mainly due to failing membership, and the oldest playing member Iris Fisher, at 87 years, retiring, as well as the greenskeeper of many years, Wallace Drennan. In the early years of the club, with a membership of 20 ladies, the greens were kept busy with either club, match or practice being played on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays of each week. Catering has been high on the agenda throughout the history of the Croquet Club, and for many years the club held an Easter Tournament. The club has played in a number of
premierships, including the 1956/57 season against Mundoora in the Broughton Assoc, when they won in an exciting match with games being tied – Blyth winning on points. The club left the Broughton Association in 1969 and joined the Upper Wakefield Association, where it has concluded its life. Premierships were won in 1972, 1974 – tied with Auburn, 1976, 1979, 1992, 1994 and 1995. On Wednesday March 25, Blyth played their last pennant match against Balaklava at Blyth. At the conclusion of the day, life member Marcia Roberts pulled out the peg for the final time. The Blyth Croquet Club has produced many talented croquet players over its 86 years, and their presence on the greens will be missed by the Blyth Bowling and Blyth Tennis communities next door.
Blyth 40, R Loader 9, C Bolvig 11, J Hilzinger 8, G Clark 12 def Clare 35, R Gierke 11, G Todd 5, H Coles 9, E Hooper 10. Snowtown 34, P Schupelius 9, J Hoskin 9, G Schupelius 12, R Freebairn 5, def Balaklava 21, M Hill 4, C Reimers 3, N Williams 8, D Williams 6. As this was the last match of the season, all four teams played at Clare. The weather and the courts were both very appreciated. Clare Club had set up well for the day and they are to be thanked. Blyth proved too good for Clare. Jenny and Graham just managed one more hoop than Helen and Ellie. Helen did very well making nice after only playing nine games for the season. Ruth and Chris B were too good for Rae and Gorgie, which gave Blyth a lead of five hoops for the match. Snowtown were far too good for the Balaklava girls with Pam and Joylene making 17 to seven. Nancy and Dulcie started off slow, with Gilbert going ahead making 10 hoops before the break, but after they snuck up and got the closet to the Snowtown pair for the season, only going down by three. After lunch, there was a progressive game, one mallet, one ball, and four players to a team. You had to keep up to the person with the mallet as each player only had one hit each turn in order. Quite a fun game to keep you fit. The afternoon was enjoyed by all, after which the shield was presented to Snowtown. They had 119 points with 704 hoops, more than doubling Clare’s score of 66 and 586. Blyth had 53 and 612 and Balaklava 46 and 461. A short meeting was held, during which a decision was made to dissolve the Upper Wakefield Croquet Association – but only the association. The clubs will still continue croquet, and are looking forward to the next season.
Snowtown Croquet Club winners of the Upper Wakefield shield L-R: Joylene Hoskin, Gil and Pam Schupelius and Rhonda Freebairn. BELOW: Blyth Croquet team L-R: Iris Fisher, Ruth Loader, Chris Bolvic, Jenny Hilzinger and Graham Clark.
LEFT: Dulcie Williams, Nancy Williams and Gilbert Schupelius. RIGHT: Joylene Hoskin and Pam Schupelius, Snowtown with Marilyn Hill and Chris Reimers, Balaklava.
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division one grand final:
Hamley secure fifth premiership HAMLEY team mates celebrate their win: (from left) Mal Durdin is all smiles as Andrew Lemmon gives Darcy Rex a congratulations hug.
Cool, and yet ideal weather conditions greeted bowlers as they converged onto Port Wakefield Bowling Club last Saturday to determine the respective Premiers of the three Divisions. In one of the closest grand finals day for many a year, each grand final had its twists and turns with the greatest winning margin at the end being only six shots. Hamley Bridge wins five in a row in Division One
CRIS Donahue, Hamley Bridge division one sends one down.
Hamley Bridge took the honours in Division One to record their fifth premiership in a row (not four as previously stated) against a gallant Balaklava side. However, the eventual result remained in the balance until the very end of the contest. In the early stages of the match, Balaklava jumped away to a reasonable lead only to see their advantage being whittled away during the middle sections of their match. As ends remaining quickly dimin-
By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA ished, the overall result across the boards fluctuated from one side to the other with each end completed. The Durdin-Clifford rink was first to finish with Clifford securing a 16 shot advantage for Balaklava. Smith-Thompson was next to finish with Smith gaining an 11 shot advantage for Hamley Bridge. This placed Balaklava ahead by four shots with all hinging on the RexTaylor clash which still had several ends to play. With virtually every bowl over these concluding ends the match swayed from one side’s advantage to the other, such was the calibre of the bowls sent down by both sides. One end remained and Hamley Bridge held a two shot overall advantage. Hamley Bridge gave the mat away
to their opponents for this last end. With one final bowl left to play by skipper Rex, Balaklava was holding two shots on this last end. If the head remained unchanged, the final result was a tie with all rinks having to go back on the green to play another two ends each to determine a result. However, Rex’s last bowl disturbed the head sufficiently to convert a two shot deficit into a one shot advantage for Hamley Bridge; securing Hamley Bridge the premiership by three shots. Thus ended one of the most nail biting finishes to a Grand Final witnessed for some time! Division One Grand Final: 4 April 2009 – Hamley Bridge 65 (B. Smith 25, M. Durdin 13, D. Rex 27) def. Balaklava 62 (P. Thompson 14, T. Clifford 29, B. Taylor 19).
LEFT: Darcy Rex signals to his Hamley Bridge team mate as the pressure mounts during the second last end against Balaklava. RIGHT: Hamley Bridge captain John Moloney and Paul Fritz celebrate their win while Balaklava bowlers Owen Chapman, Alan Northcott and David Lamond are left disappointed.
RIGHT: Balaklava bowler Trevor Clifford lines up during the grand final match against Hamley Bridge.
BELOW: Mal Durdin, Hamley Bridge gives his team mate a line.
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HAMLEY BRIDGE – DIVISION TWO RED CHAMPIONS Hamley Bridge White: (from left) Ian Parr, Natalie Fyfe, Vin Healy, John Daniel, Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association president Deane Branson presenting the shield, Bob Barlow, Geoff Nelson,Colin Phillips, Les Stott, Bob Morris, Nancy Bubner, Brian Wedding and Bill Daniel.
Hamley White takes the honours Minor premiers Mallala Black hosted Hamley White in the Division Two Red grand final. Over the opening ends of the match, Mallala Black held a comfortable lead over their opponents across the boards. As the match progressed, Hamley White started to make inroads into this lead eventually gaining the lead for the first time during the second half of the contest. Fortunes continued to fluctuate from that point on with both sides
By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA swapping the lead until the latter stages of the match. The Phillips-Smith rink had finished with Mallala Black holding a four shot advantage while the MorrisEvans rink had given Mallala Black another five shot advantage; a nine shot overall lead. However, the Stott-Crossman rink
secured Hamley White the Division Two Red Premiership with Stott’s rink winning by 15 shots, giving Hamley White the match by six shots. Division Two Red Grand Final: 4 April 2009 – Hamley White 71 (C. Phillips 22, L. Stott 28, B. Morris 21) def. Mallala Black 65 (B. Smith 26, C. Crossman 13, J. Evans 26).
Mallala Black’s Graham Cordon aims during the division two red grand final against Hamley Bridge.
RIVERTON BLACK – DIVISION TWO WHITE CHAMPIONS Riverton Black, back from left: Peter Koster, Brian Harrip, Bill Pike, Geoff Giles, Noel Marshall, front: J Schroeder, Margaret Prime, Ann Harrip, Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association president Deane Branson presenting the shield, Colin Slape, Ross Schulz, Brian Prime and Corey Watts. Absent: Colin Tiller.
Wooroora Association
A Bowler’s Bias
Name: Natalie Fyfe Age: Young at Heart Played bowls for: 20 years Bowl for: Hamley Bridge Live: Near Hamley Bridge Profession: Retired Hobbies other than bowls: Patchwork, reading, travel Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens? Lawn Bowls could be improved by: More practise Toughest club: Owen Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Lyn Moloney I play bowls with my husband because: We combine well
Should there be a minimum age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be? Deborah-Lee Furness What was the last film you saw? Gran Torino What is your favourite TV show? The Cook and the Chef What would you like to see changed in the world? Nobody should be hungry When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? Pork schnitzel with salads
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Riverton Black takes home premiership by five shots Port Wakefield Gold hosted Riverton Black in the Division Two White premiership match. During the early stages of the match, Port Wakefield Gold gained a comfortable lead across all rinks. As with the other matches on the day, this lead gradually was whittled away as Riverton Black started to win more ends. With only a handful of ends to play, Riverton Black held a slight lead overall but chances still remained for both sides. The M Prime-McGregor rink was first to finish with Port Wakefield Gold holding a 10-shot advantage. This lead was reduced by two following the completion of the Schulz-Carslake rink. All rested on the last rink, B PrimeWilliams, to see which side would
By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA take the Premiership. B Prime’s rink eventually took the honours by 13 shots to secure the match by five shots in favour of Riverton Black. Division Two White grand final:
April 4, 2009 – Riverton Black 71 (M. Prime 18, B. Prime 28, R. Schulz 25) def. Port Wakefield Gold 66 (R. McGregor 28, A. Williams 15, A. Carslake 23).
Grand final presentations With the conclusion of a very eventful and close grand finals series, the presentation ceremony was conducted. Association president, Deane Branson, opened the proceedings welcoming bowlers and spectators. He also thanked the Port Wakefield Bowling Club for hosting the grand final. The association sponsors were acknowledged – Bunyip Print & Copy, Hotel Central, McArdle Pty Ltd, Ridley
AgriProducts Pty Ltd, Schahinger Motors, and The Plains Producer. The Plains Producer was particularly thanked for donating the individual Association Championship trophies for this season. These trophies and the Association Championship Perpetual Trophies were presented to the following winners by editor Terry Williams, on behalf of the Plains Producer.
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Fours presentations wrap-up bowls season
SINGLES winners, Lyall Ryan of Wasleys with his impressive trophy.
Winners of the Fours Championship held recently were presented with their respective trophies by Terry Williams, on behalf of sponsor the Plains Producer. Fours Winners – Neil Rogers, Roger Aitchison, Dean Willmott, Mark Griffiths (sk), Riverton Championship Triples Winners – Glen Bubner, Brian Parker, Neil Harkness (sk), Owen Championship Pairs Winners – Peter Thompson, Barry Taylor (sk), Balaklava Championship Singles Winner – Lyall Ryan, Wasleys Premiership Shields and Badges were then presented by Deane Branson, Association president, to the respective winners: Division Two White Winners – Riverton Black: Geoff Giles, Noel Marshall, Bill Pike, Margaret Prime (sk); Brian Harrip, Peter Koster, Ann Har-
PAIRS CHAMPIONS
rip, Brian Prime (sk); Joan Schroeder, Colin Slape, Corey Watts, Ross Schulz (sk). Division Two Red Winners – Hamley White: Nancy Bubner, Bill Daniel, John Daniel, Colin Phillips (sk); Vin Healy, Brian Wedding, Natalie Fyfe, Les Stott (sk); Ian Parr, Bob Barlow, Geoff Nelsen, Bob Morris (sk). Division One Winners – Hamley Bridge: Kate Smith, Harry Frenchen, Kym Reynolds, Barry Smith (sk); Ken Fyfe, Andrew Lemmon, Cris Donohue, Mal Durdin (sk); John Bubner, John Moloney, Paul Fritz, Darcy Rex (sk). Closing remarks by various parties concluded the proceedings for what was another very successful bowls season. In particular, the support of the Plains Producer was acknowledged in promoting the sport of bowls in the area through its coverage each week in their paper. Congratulations to Hamley Bridge, Hamley White and Riverton Black for winning the respective premierships.
Colin’s Cuties win Night Owls comp
PAIRS winners, Barry Taylor and Peter Thompson of Balaklava, presented with their trophy by The Plains Producer’s Terry Williams and WMBA president Deane Branson.
TRIPLES CHAMPIONS
Winners – Colin’s Cuties, Jan Noll, Colin Bown and Lee Williams.
TRIPLES winners, Owen: Glen Bubner, Neil Harkness and Brian Parker with Terry Williams.
FOURS CHAMPIONS
FOURS winners, Riverton, from left: skipper Mark Griffiths holding the trophy with help from Terry Williams (right), Dean Willmott, Roger Aitchison and Neil Rogers.
RUNNERS-UP - Palmer’s Power, Paul Chivell, Gib Palmer and Barry Olsen.
An encouragement award went to the Chemist Girls: Judy Taylor, Gayanie De Silva and Jenny McArdle.
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Mallala Ag Bureau outing IT’S research, we swear! Mallala Ag Bureau members toured Coopers Brewery and Waite Campus last Thursday. Looking right
at home surrounded by his favourite brew is Mallala farmer Sam Irish, pictured below overlooks the huge stack of beer.
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weekly comment
US stock and acreage report
On March 31, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported on its stocks and seeding estimates. There were a couple of surprises, including fewer stocks of wheat, corn and soybeans than the trade expected. The report also predicted much lower than expected acreage intentions for the 2009 crop, soybean plantings being the greatest surprise. The report predicted a record soybean planting of 76.0 million acres in 2009. This is only slightly more than last year’s acres and may seem bearish but is actually quite the opposite. The trade was expecting a far greater acreage of about 79.3 million acres which fuelled buying pushing the soybean complex higher. US farmers are expected to plant 58.6 million acres of wheat in 2009, a seven percent decline on the 2008 acres. This was inline with trade expectations, as lower prices have prompted US grain growers to leave the more marginal land aside this year. While this report was neutral for wheat, the wheat futures rallied on outside support from firmer soybean and corn values. Corn acreage for 2009 in the US is expected to remain strong. Acreage is estimated to decline one percent from 2008, with 85.0 million acres to be planted this year. The USDA report said that lower corn prices and unstable input costs are discouraging some growers from planting corn, but average acreage planted by farmers will still remain relatively high. This acreage was about 1 million acres higher than expected and was bearish for corn, but sharply higher values in the soybean complex gave corn enough support to close higher. Corn and wheat stocks on hand at March 1 either stored on farm or off farm in the US have been estimated to be slightly higher than at the same time last year. Wheat is up 46 percent on this time last year but was slightly less than the trade expected. Soybean stocks were estimated to be much lower than this time last year and this helped stimulate the buying of the soybean complex. For more information on local and international grain market developments and grain prices either call your local CBH Grain Regional Manager or 1800 107 759, or go to www.cbhgrain.com.au
Contact CBH Grain Regional Manager Henry Carracher, call the Grower Service Centre on 1800 107 759 or visit www.cbhgrain.com.au DISCLAIMER: This Weekly Comment is written by Grain Pool Pty Ltd ABN 39089 394 883 (AFS No. 269743) and may contain general advice which was prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should, before acting on the advice, consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.
•Editorial supplied by CBH Grain
Classifieds
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“Advertising in the Plains Producer Place your ‘for sale’ item in front of around 7000 readers works! We turned away six customer after we every week with the Plains Producer’s great new sold our caravan in 3 weeks, after appearing in the Plains classified deal. That’s 7000 potential buyers each week. Producer’s special classified deal. We also tenanted our house through an advert in For Rent”
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For Rent
Balaklava 3 bedroom in cul-de-sac main has walk in robe. Freshly painted, new carpets, r/c split system a/c, renovated kitchen and bathroom, formal and casual dining, patio fernery area, 2 bay garage plus workshop, separate carport, easy care front yard. References essential. Available immediately. $200 per week. ph. 0438 188 620. FOR RENT – Balaklava, freshly renovated 2 bedroom cottage with new carpets, ceiling fans and A/C, neat bathroom plus large yard. $170 per week. Phone Narelle at Brock Harcourts on 8841 3900.
For Sale
20 Beef calves, heifer/steers, 2-7 months old $195 $350. Gumeracha 8389 1169. 1984 Toyota Corolla sedan manual. Good body and paint, recon motor, mags, 23,400kms, reg. UMX 360. $1,250. 1993 wide body Toyota Camry executive. Good body & motor, 2.2ltr engine, auto, A/C, electric overdrive, CD/radio, power mirrors, 247,000kms reg VKR 802, $6,000, phone: 8868 3102. 2002 Toyota Workmate, 4x2 traytop, white duco, full length racks, tonneau cover, 172,000kms, WSX198. Ph Tony 0417 047 957. Port Wakefield $10,500 ono. BABY GOODS – whole range for sale. All in excellent condition, clean and tidy. Swivelrite stroller with toddler seat, GoSafe car-seat, highchair, walker, sling, Kapoochi bag, baby rocker etc. Phone 0438 862 759. Call Direct emergency monitoring system. Programmed but unused. $200. Phone 8862 1632 during daylight only. Chest of drawers $45. Bottom half of trundle $30. Glass TV stand $25. TV stand $15. Phone 8862 1184 - Balaklava. Firewood - good quality, sawn, will deliver. Balaklava Museum - Phone 8862 1741. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Cut and delivered, kindling available. Phone / mobile: 0407 896 159 or after hours 8865 2127. For Sale - 3 pl, 6ft slasher, 3 rotors with 2 depth wheels, $900, including GST. Phone: 0439 848 491. Honda XR 250, 2003, good condition, runs well, service history available, registration YYM 835, $4,500 neg. Phone 0430 200 490 or 8527 2054 Holden Rodeo 1997 4wd traytop turbo diesel a/c towbar 5 speed manual excellent condition. $9250 o.n.o. Reg WAR 766. Leyland Boxer Beavertail tray 5 x 2 speed diesel. Fair condition $5500 o.n.o. Phone: 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.
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For Sale
Johnson 6HP outboard motor, $550 ono; battery charger 12/24 volt 50 amp $95; 2 wood combustion heaters fan forced $325 each. Phone 0417 592 708. Balaklava. Mazda Astina Hatchback 1994. Metallic blue. 1800cc manual. Air con. CD/radio. Mags & low profile tyres. Good condition. 196,000km. $5,200. WTF 836. Phone 8867 1485. Oaten Hay - Small Squares from $6 per bale. Delivery negotiable. Phone Nick on 0428 831 896. Pool Table, 2200 x 1150, as new, turned legs, slate top, including all accessories, $1,200. Phone 8865 2559 or 0405 493 574. Pony with saddle and stock, friendly, well behaved, $400. Ph 8862 1179 or 0409 337 985. Remember our “Advertise it until it sells deal’. For just $19.80 you can have your for sale advert in for 9 weeks*. Phone us today on 8862 1977 or email producer@rbe.net.au or fax 8862 1997 to take advantage of this great deal.* Conditions apply. VB SLE Commodore, wrecking only, defected for noise, reg no. SPB 333. 253 V8 motor - good, auto transmission, recon diff with discs - good, $750. Ph 0408 804 238.
Garage Sale
At lot 2, corner Balaklava and Thurston Road, Snowtown. Easter Saturday. 8-4 moving house.
Public Notice
CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 8528 6307.
Dunnicliff - Colin. Happy 50th! April 6, 2009. We hope you have a milestone birthday to remember as you deserve it. You are always there and we appreciate it. All our love, forever and always, Sam, Amanda, Mary, Ben and Cassie.
Birth
Markopoulos - Rose and Terry wish to announce the safe arrival of their second grandchild and first child for Tamara and Nick, Katie Elle born March 29, 2009 weighing just over 5lb.
Birthday
Baker - Samuel. Happy 21st Birthday on April 12. With our love, congratulations and best wishes for a great day and your future. God bless. Dad, Mum, Sally & Melinda.
Diamond Wedding
THOMPSON-KLEINIG. Barbara & Lyall. Married April 13, 1949. Congratulations Mum and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, GMa & GPa on 60 wonderful years of marriage. Thank you for being wonderful parents, grandparents & great grandparents. We all love you both very much. Love from all your family, Jenny; Kirsty, Anthony, Ashleigh, Tayla & Dylan; Sascha, Nicola & Lily; Tammy; Samantha; Ann & John; Brett, Ashleigh, Kaleisha & Chloe; Jacqui, Tod & Cooper.
Thank you
Peter and Leanne Hull would like to thank the local CFS, police and locals who aided at the fire of their house at Bowmans.
Lost
Hereford steer calf north of Balaklava. Phone 0417 801 095.
•Brimming full of new green life & giftware • Coffee & Cake Sunday & Monday, 10.30am to 3pm Happy & Diary Dates: •Sunday April 19 10.30am safe Easter talk on native plants •Sat May 2 - 2pm - Sophie Thomson to all CLOSED: Good Friday Open: Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday, Monday 10am - 4pm
Coming Events
Garage Sale Easter Saturday at Port Wakefield Caravan Park
• Numerous Sellers • Large variety of goods • 9am start Please park outside and walk in
Balaklava Tennis Club inc
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to intending players for: • Winter night & Ladies morning tennis Ph Louise 8528 6275 by April 10, 2009
Public Notice up to one in two young australians drink at levels that place them at risk of alcohol related brain damage. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.arbias.org.au
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Paper day later next week
July 31 & Aug 1, 2, 2009
Easter Long Weekend
Last Call
Wanted to buy
Farmhouse, shearing shed, workshop, old pine or hardwood cupboards, tables, doors, benches, ladders and floorboards. Will consider “rough or ready”. Go and have a look and ring Mike on 0419 441 727.
invites you to join us this
• All members invited to attend
SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Phone 8864 5062 for bookings.
Balaklava Eisteddfod Society
Main North Rd, Watervale - Ph: 8843 0111
7.30pm in Sports Club
Mamogram bus - bookings to Balaklava Hospital. Phone 8862 1400.
Coming Events
MORELLA NURSERY
Monday April 27
Hamley Bridge Bowling Club Raffle prizes winners; First M.Durdin, Second J.Moloney, Third D.Newsome.
Pinery Markets: April 19, 8am setup. Enquiries ph. Kaye 8527 7074 or Jacki 8527 7035. All welcome.
Coming Events
BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess ALSO VISITING
Pt Wakefield, Mallala & Two Wells
Physio Appointments & enq.
8862 2200 or 0448 862 222 Introducing
Kylie Button Massage Therapist
0428 359 394
Coming Events Winter Woolies Family Open Gymkhana
Sunday April 26 at Owen Oval • Rings start at 9am • Run by APSB Welsh supporters group Enquiries: A.Spiller 8527 4097 or G.Hean 8842 2398
Entry forms now available from… - Online: info@balaklavaeisteddfod - Balaklava Post Office, Bakery & Community Library
Entries close May 8, 2009
District Council of Mallala Library Services
Mallala Branch Library has relocated! Please visit us at our new location: Redbanks Road, Mallala (at the rear of the Council Office) Opening Hours: Wedesday 10am - 12noon Friday 3pm - 5pm
Phone: 8527 2006 (Council Office switchboard)
Balaklava Mill Court Homes
Independent Living Units Balaklava Township A vacancy currently exists for a single bedroom independent living unit. Located within walking distance to shopping centre. Information available through Mill Court Homes
Phone: 8862 1576
Steven Griffiths MP Member for Goyder Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Economic Development Shadow Minister for Industry & Trade Shadow Minister for Public Sector Management Shadow Minister for Federal / State Relations
Funding round now open for
Active Club Program
Guidelines and application forms available from my office at 51 Robert Street, Maitland. Phone 8832 2455 (Applications close Monday May 18, 2009)
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Situations Vacant
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council
Management Contract Riverton Caravan Park
Registrations of interest are invited for the role Contract Managers of the Riverton Caravan Park. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mr Andrew Parkinson, on 0419 428 669 Registrations must include the names of at least two current business referees, and be received by Friday April 24, 2009, addressed to: Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council 4 Gleeson Street CLARE 5453 Roy D Blight Chief Executive Officer
Youth Advisory Committee – Nominations Do you want to:• Take an active role in community and civic activities and have the opportunity to inform Council decision-making • Be involved in Council decision-making and delivery of core services • Be a key stakeholder in the development of the region • Recognise, and in conjunction with other stakeholders, address needs unique to young people • Reduce outward migration of young people, in partnership with other stakeholders • Be involved in youth projects like National Youth Week and Battle of the Bands (BOBfest) Then Council’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) could be for you. Nominations from young people aged between 12 and 25 years are being sought for membership of YAC. Nomination packs can be obtained from Council’s office at Balaklava and will be received until 5pm on Friday April 24, 2009. For further information contact: Jeff McEachen 8862 0808 or Clare Haynes 8862 0825 Phil Barry Chief Executive Officer
Plains Producer Netball reporter for 2009 season The Plains Producer newspaper is looking for an enthusiastic netball reporter for the duration of the Adelaide Plains Netball Association 2009 netball season to write a weekly overview column. Polished writing skills are not essential, but a willingness to take instruction is desirable. Reports must be provided electronically. A remuneration will be paid. Previous netball writers, club members, netball fans, and senior students are encouraged to apply. For further details phone Andrew Manuel or editor Terry Williams on 8862 1977, or email editor@plainsproducer.com.au
Situations Vacant
Situations Vacant
GILBERT VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS HOMES (RIVERTON)
Position in the caravan industry
ENROLLED NURSE Casual/Permanent Part Time Position(s) Short/Long Term Contracts Available About the Duties: Responsible for the delivery of high quality comprehensive nursing care to residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of all aspects of nursing care within the aged care setting. Work within a friendly multi-disciplinary team environment. Qualifications: Registered as an Enrolled Nurse by the Nurses Board of South Australia and holding a current practicing certificate. Special Conditions: Weekend and after hours work will be required as per roster. Salary packaging & flexible rostering arrangements are available. For Enquiries & Information Package contact: Lesley Smith Clinical Nurse Manager Wk:(08)8847 2307 or gvsch@bigpond.com Applications to: Lesley Smith, Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes 20 Masters St, Riverton, SA 5412. Applications close 17/04/09
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Changing the way we treat people With billions committed to transforming health into the sustainable system we all know it needs to be, we’re changing the way we do many things. This is a big, revolutionary step for us, and a meaningful but necessary one for the people we treat. All we need now is you to help make it happen. CLINICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE Loxton Hospital Complex, Riverland Indicative Total Remuneration; $98,396 - $103,900 – Perm F/T – RN3 Responsible for the pivotal coordination of resident care delivery in the facility, you’ll focus on line management and leadership of the unit. Utilising your clinical knowledge and supervisory experience, you’ll facilitate creative change management whilst promoting the ongoing development of team performance. You’ll possess an empathetic understanding of the needs of the elder person and their families. Job Ref: 2165.
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Registered NURSE Casual/Permanent Part Time Position(s) Short/Long Term Contracts Available Duties: The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing nursing care and health programs as well as human, material and resource issues. In addition to developing a multi-disciplinary team approach within the unit he/she will develop and maintain close working relationships to other unit areas for the purpose of achieving a collective collaborative approach within the organisation. Qualifications: Registered with the Nurses Board of South Australia, with a current Practicing Certificate. Hold a Current Drivers Licence. Desirable to have extensive experience in the aged care setting. Conditions: Seven day roster (Monday to Friday).. Overtime and “On Call” arrangements may be required. Required to relieve the Clinical Nurse Manager in periods of leave. Salary packaging & flexible rostering available. For Enquiries & Information Package contact: Lesley Smith, Clinical Nurse Manager Wk:(08)88472307 or gvsch@bigpond.com Applications to: Lesley Smith Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes 20 Masters St, Riverton, SA 5412. Applications close 17/04/09
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Wakefield Development Assessment Panel DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993. Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment by the Panel. Details of the application are as follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/053/09
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Mid North Community Passenger Network COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Mid North Community Passenger Network is seeking expressions of interest from interested persons to become the Community Representative on the Network’s Advisory Committee. The service was established to meet the growing needs for adequate transport for the aged, frail and disadvantaged in country areas. The Community Passenger Network extends over four Councils being, Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council, Regional Council of Goyder, Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala. The Network is sponsored by the four councils and also funded by the Passenger Transport Division and Home and Community Care through government grants. Advisory Committee meetings are held quarterly. If you are interested in being involved in this very worthwhile service please provide a written submission by close of business on April 24, 2009, addressed to Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council 4 Gleeson Street, Clare. For further information please contact the Coordinator Damien Graham on 8842 1677 Marcus Strudwicke Chairman
APPLICANT: RN & BD McCracken APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: PO Box 91, Balaklava SA 5461 Nature Of The Development: Shed 180m2, 15m x 12m x 4.8m SUBJECT LAND: Lot 572 F175892, 26 Fisher Street, Balaklava. Certificate of Title: Volume: 5502 Folio: 338 The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Street, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and any person or body affected m ay m a ke re l eva nt representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Environmental Services Manager at Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than close of business April 24, 2009. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Elca McCarthy Environmental Services Manager email: emccarthy@ wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au Date: April 8, 2009 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
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• Kallora Rd, Avon - Sold 34 FISHER ST. BALAKLAVA
$195,000
A great location only a short walk to the main street shopping facility & a tremendously comfortable home. It consists of 3 large bedrooms, lounge room, a modern kitchen with plenty of bench space & cupboard storage, tiled bathroom with a separate shower alcove & a laundry with ample room. The home has been very well maintained & you will see that when inspecting it. There is a pergola entertaining area at the rear of the home that overlooks the large back yard. A large steel & timber framed shed has plenty of room & the power is connected for the handy man of the family. Other outbuildings include a shade house & a small storage shed. Come & look for yourself as this property could be utilized as a family home or an investment rental property as its one of the best value for money homes available.
Balaklava 15 Racecourse Road Neat As A Pin And Ready To Move In
Lovingly presented with lge o/plan kitchen/dining, wip, d/w. Sep lounge, 3 brms, master WIR & ensuite. Spacious bthrm, sep. toilet & good size lndry. Ducted evap a/c, s/c heater. Lge paved o/ door area, twin carport plus a dbl gge with cement flr & power. Private location & lge block. Price $198,500 Contact Julie Gabe 0438 836 508 Geoff Schell 0418 842 421
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This quality spacious home set amongst a easy care garden has four bedrooms, lounge, dining, kitchen, family room, laundry, fully tiled bathroom and a separate toilet. Features of the home include a bay window in the master bedroom, reverse cycle air conditioner giving you all year round comfort. The floor coverings consist of tiles throughout the high traffic area’s with carpets in the bedrooms. The pergola area is tremendous for entertaining with retractable plastic blinds for the cooler nights and has views of the large back yard. There is a steel framed shed with a concrete floor as the added bonus. This is a great opportunity to purchase a modern home at a very reasonable price and you may be able to also get the first home owners grant and save yourself even more money. Don’t think too long on this one as it will go soon.
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SUBJECT LAND: Lot 24 D1796 Florence Street, Balaklava.
Date: April 8, 2009
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30 ROBERTS AVE. BALAKLAVA $275,000
Nature Of The Development: Shed 118.645m2, 15.25m x 7.780m x 3m
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APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: PO Box 468, Balaklava SA 5461
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This is a quality home set amongst other new properties and is now available in this new land division in Wattle Ridge. The brick home has four bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and walk in robe with the other bedrooms having built in robes, lounge, kitchen /dining, with a double garage and remote roller door. Features of the home include ducted reverse cycle air conditioning giving you all year round comfort, rain water storage connected to the home, paved paths and driveway. This is a great opportunity to acquire a new home at a very reasonable price. You may be able to also get the first home owners grant and save yourself $25,000.
APPLICANT: W T Hudson
Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.
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109 TEA TREE TCE BALAKLAVA $309,950
DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/058/09
The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Street, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and any person or body affected m ay m a ke re l eva nt representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Environmental Services Manager at Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than close of business April 24, 2009.
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Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association
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All the local sport scores Pages 18 – 23
e g d i r B y e l m a H WINNERS Hamley Bridge (from left) rear, Darcy Rex, Paul Fritz, Kym Renolds, Anthony O’Brien, Mal Durdin, John Bubner, Harry Frencken. Front: Ken Fyfe, Kate and Barry Smith, captain John Moloney, Cris Donahue and Andrew Lemmon.
A thriller by three shots gives Hamley Bridge five straight!
The Hamley Bridge Division One bowls team had reason to celebrate, winning their fifth straight Wooroora Men’s Division One bowls title – but not before a thrilling climax, with the very last bowl on the very last end to avoid a sudden-death play-off of all three rinks. The result (left) shows an ecstatic Hamley Bridge team celebrating as skipper Darcy Rex’s bowl carries the kitty into the ditch, turning a two shot disadvantage to Barry Taylor’s Balaklava team into an overall three shot victory for the Hamley team. Urging the bowl on is Hamley Bridge’s Paul Fritz, watched by disappointed Balaklava bowlers (from left) Owen Chapman, Alan Northcott and David Lamond
n JOHN GLISTAK reports on all bowls finals, Pages 21–23
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